MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and scrubbing against arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but covers not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc backing plate broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill corroded but covers not allowing full inspection
Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipstone (3.2 (a) (i))
temporary exhaust hanger fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged photocromatic layer faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged photocromatic layer faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (front one of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy / slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged photochromatic coating faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (front one of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy / slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged photochromatic coating faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Management Light Illuminated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Engine management lamp permanently illuminated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Noise from rear Hand brake - poss shoes worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
mil lit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
mil lit
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J99 OJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 J99 OJP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J99 OJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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