MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres on limit /close to limit
n/s/f steering /suspension slight play
o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f arches corroded
welding repairs undersealed
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres on limit /close to limit
n/s/f steering /suspension slight play
o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f arches corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front wheel arches slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
o/s/f indicator lens missing but not showing white light
o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded
slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in steering
surface corrosion to fuel lines and brake pipes
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in steering
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
surface corrosion to fuel lines and brake pipes
1. Osf shock absorber is damp †2. Os outer sill is corroded & weak †3. Undertray is fitted †4. Nsf & Osf chassis is corroded †5. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †
6. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †7. Some corrosion on steel brake pipes
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1. Os outer sill is corroded & weak in places †2. Nsf & Osf chassis is corroded †3. Undertray is fitted †4. Osf shock absorber is damp †5. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †
6. ns & Os floor pans are corroded †7. some corrosion on steel brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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L83 CTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 L83 CTA, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L83 CTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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