MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both side outer sills slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both side outer sills slight corrosion.
front and rear registration plates deteriorated.
front brake pipes corroded.
offside front tyre bald on inner edge.
rear brake discs corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear registration plates deteriorated.
front brake pipes corroded.
offside front tyre bald on inner edge.
rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M170 FRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M170 FRH, 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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M170 FRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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