MOT Status
ValidMileage
190,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very reduced (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very reduced (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bracket broken off near/side hand brake cable
under trays fitted @time of inspection unable to inspect some underside areas/items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont clip on to catch (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NOTE unable to test off/side track rod end ball joint due to wear in ball joint on off/side
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very reduced (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very reduced (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bracket broken off near/side hand brake cable
under trays fitted @time of inspection unable to inspect some underside areas/items
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wipers smearing slightly
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
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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GIW 8981 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 GIW 8981, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GIW 8981 registered?
GIW 8981 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2013.
Is GIW 8981 safe to buy?
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