MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel pipes have slight corosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel pipes have slight corosion
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ENGINE SURGING/HUNTING. LIGHT CORROSION ON BODYWORK. SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F HUB. ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ENGINE SURGING/HUNTING. LIGHT CORROSION ON BODYWORK. SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F HUB. ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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C7 YSG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 C7 YSG, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C7 YSG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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