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6040 OI

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,907 mi
Last recorded91,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6040 OI
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,907 miles

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose is perished

Offside Rear flexi brake hose is perished

slight exhaust leak from the front

Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose is perished

Offside Rear flexi brake hose is perished

slight exhaust leak from the front

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,063 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE (U/S)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,405 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 29 May 2012 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,001 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,150 miles

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)

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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6040 OI is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 6040 OI, 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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6040 OI is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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