MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyre // b.pipes // steering idler // flexi hose
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyre // b.pipes // steering idler // flexi hose
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // steering idler // b.pipes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // steering idler // b.pipes
steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure // brakes
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure // brakes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M138 CGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 M138 CGG, 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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M138 CGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1994.
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