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1508 MM

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1508 MM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,326 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 151,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 144,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock casings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,794 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 137,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 129,517 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded ,.

play in steering arms nsf osf,.

rear nu plate faded,.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded ,.

nsf tyre kerbed damaged outer sidewall.

play in steering arms nsf osf,.

rear nu plate faded,.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,562 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 66,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,210 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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1508 MM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 1508 MM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1508 MM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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