MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under the vehicle is cover in underseal
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general suspension component corrosion
general underbody corrosion
Brake performance unable to be tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general suspension component corrosion
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit for test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle
slight leak of exhaust gasses
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced 30cm from structural mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to underside of body
slight exhaust leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brakes slightly binding
exhaust rubbers perished
rear cv boots perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of system (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside and nearside outer sills on jacking points corroded but nothing excessive
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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C440 LEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 C440 LEG, 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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C440 LEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1985.
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