MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust corroded in centre
hc reading close to max limit
o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged
slight damage to o/s/f headlamp
exhaust front pipe repaired with paste + blowing slightly
slight free play at steering wheel
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
air leak on pipe under air filter
exhaust front pipe repaired with paste + blowing slightly
slight free play at steering wheel
slight judder on front brakes
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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C238 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 118,246 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C238 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C238 VMX registered?
C238 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C238 VMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C238 VMX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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