MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded fr and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded fr and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight bind n/s front wheel
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust centre clamp corroded
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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A14 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 A14 JNL, 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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What year was A14 JNL registered?
A14 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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