MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal slighly cracked.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal slighly cracked.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wing mirror damaged and insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wing mirror damaged and insecure
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING. OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & GEARBOX. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING. OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & GEARBOX. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear foot brake slow to come on
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear tyre perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
centre front wiper blade slightly deteriorated
fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated
leak in nearside front footwell
nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack in centre tread
slight play from nearside inner steering linkage
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
centre front wiper blade slightly deteriorated
fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated
leak in nearside front footwell
nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack in centre tread
slight play from nearside inner steering linkage
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside inner track rod end upper linkage slight play
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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M161 XSF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M161 XSF, 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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M161 XSF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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