MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake pipes beginning to corrode
Both rear brake hoses beginning to perish
Both rear brake pipes beginning to corrode
Rear differential weeping oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front brake pipes beginning to corrode
Both rear brake hoses beginning to perish
Both rear brake pipes beginning to corrode
Rear differential weeping oil
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
both front tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres wearing low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front inner tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing
slight damage and temporary repair to nearside rear stop light lens
surface rust on rear steel fuel pipe
surface rust on tow bar
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front inner tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing
slight damage and temporary repair to nearside rear stop light lens
surface rust on rear steel fuel pipe
surface rust on tow bar
damage and temporary repair to nearside rear sidelight lens
offside outer rear sidelight not working
slight binding on nearside rear parking brake
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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M288 ATR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 M288 ATR, 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 31 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 M288 ATR registered?
M288 ATR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1995.
Is M288 ATR safe to buy?
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