MOT Status
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70,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both drivers and passengers (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Spare tyre defective ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
petrol cap seal slightly cacking
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front hubs are slightly corroded
both rear hubs are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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M183 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 M183 ALK, 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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What year was M183 ALK registered?
M183 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1994.
Is M183 ALK safe to buy?
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