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294D636

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,715 mi
Last recorded72,715 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D636
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 72,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 72,005 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from rear diff

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,667 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 108,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,470 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,335 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,310 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,899 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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294D636 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 294D636, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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294D636 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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