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107,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Both front and both rear wheel arches are corroded
Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front NS and OS wings are corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front NS and OS wings are corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
NS and OS front wheel arch’s are corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and Os inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
NS and OS front wheel arch’s are corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and Os inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion to both front wings,both rear wheel arch,and the NSF door
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion to both front wings,both rear wheel arch,and the NSF door
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OSF tyre sidewall perished and is worn on the outer edge
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear pads low both brake hoses cracking rear springs corroded in cups o/s/f tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear pads low both brake hoses cracking rear springs corroded in cups o/s/f tyre worn on edge
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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13 DE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 DE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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13 DE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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