MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
2 exhaust hanger brackets have broken away from the exhaust
both rear brake pipes becoming corroded
n/s headlamp slightly deteriorated
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge
both rear tyres wearing thin
front brake discs deteriorated
front brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pies slightly corroded
corrosion to rear brake pipes
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Rear offside top suspension arm bush perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in b oth front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in b oth front wheel bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre mount bracket broken but exhaust still supported
nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in o/s/r tyre and tread very low on inner edge.
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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JIG 4256 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 JIG 4256, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JIG 4256 registered?
JIG 4256 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2005.
Is JIG 4256 safe to buy?
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