MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres perished
front brake imbalance on limit
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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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C354 USS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 C354 USS, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C354 USS?
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What year was C354 USS registered?
C354 USS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C354 USS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C354 USS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C354 USS have outstanding finance?
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