MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pedal pad worn on edge
movement in o/s track rod swivel
n/s door mirror insecure
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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A4 EPY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 A4 EPY, 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 29 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 A4 EPY registered?
A4 EPY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A4 EPY safe to buy?
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