MOT Status
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250,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive PAS Reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front lower arm front bush's perishing
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge Tread Area, Tyre Slightly Worn, And Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering Linkages Has Slight Play
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Non structural corrosion to wheel arch
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Non structural corrosion to wheel arch
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge cut outer sidewall
both front shock dust covers insecure
engine damp with oil
front flexy brake hose's perished
front steering joints damp with oil
rear flexy brake hose's perished
sill kit fitted
Engine covers and under-trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres low
centre exhaust slight blow
front suspension bushes perished
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
near side rear tyre pressure low
both front shock dust covers insecure
engine damp with oil
nearside front headlight stone chipped
sill kit fitted
small blow rear box
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres worn outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres worn outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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22 CEA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 22 CEA, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 22 CEA registered?
22 CEA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is 22 CEA safe to buy?
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