MOT Status
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175,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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8618 VB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 8618 VB, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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8618 VB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.
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