MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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,.
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,.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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