MOT Status
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126,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play in n/s steering idler pivot
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in nearside steering idler pivot
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight play at nearside steering idler arm pivot point
Offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked
Play in nearside steering idler pivot
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop shaft front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged offside front brake hose heavily perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked
Play in nearside steering idler pivot
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
when operating right indicator wipers start to work
Offside Front tyre slightly cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Oil leak
Water ingress into both headlamps
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside 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)
offside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
offside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J9 MEK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 J9 MEK, 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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J9 MEK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.
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