MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust support bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
fuel lines corroded not leaking
metal brake pipes corroded in clips unable to check properly
nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
srs light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
fuel lines corroded not leaking
metal brake pipes corroded in clips unable to check properly
nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
srs light on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front footbrake slowon increase 22%
offside rear footbrake slow on increase 20%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front footbrake slowon increase 22%
offside rear footbrake slow on increase 20%
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front + rear brakes no clear view of pads or disc inner faces
fuel line corroded at rear no leaks
offside rear tyre outer wall showing cracks
power steering pipes corroded no leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front + rear brakes no clear view off pads or discs inner faces
fuel line corroded at rear no leaks
power steering pipes corroded no leaks
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel line corroded at rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel line corroded at rear no leaks
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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ILZ 557 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 ILZ 557, 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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What year was ILZ 557 registered?
ILZ 557 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is ILZ 557 safe to buy?
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