MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Ornamental boxing gloves hanging from interior mirror
SRS Air bag light showing on dash
Small teddy bear pendant hanging from windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Ornamental boxing gloves hanging from interior mirror
SRS Air bag light showing on dash
Small teddy bear pendant hanging from windscreen
Vehicle struggled to pass emissions :- Advise a Fuel additive and a long run
Drivers door check strap noisey
Nail in off side rear tyre
Oil leak to rear axle
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak to rear axle
Drivers door check strap noisey
Nail in off side rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Air bag light showing on dashboard
Emissions took a long time to come down to acceptable limits Exhaust sytem appears to be choked up
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Uneven wear to both front tyres - Tracking maybe required
Air bag light showing on dashboard
Emissions took a long time to come down to acceptable limits Exhaust sytem appears to be choked up
Uneven wear to both front tyres - Tracking maybe required
Near side front lower door trim is insecure
Vehicle struggled to pass the emissions - a fuel additive would help this run cleaner
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Near side front lower door trim is insecure
Vehicle struggled to pass the emissions - a fuel additive would help this run cleaner
DEEP CUT TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE /CRACKING TO TYRE WALL
EMMISION TEST JUST PASSED MAY NEED ATTENTION
UNEVEN WEAR TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE DEEP CUT TO OUTER WALL
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DEEP CUT TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE /CRACKING TO TYRE WALL
EMMISION TEST JUST PASSED MAY NEED ATTENTION
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
SLIGHT LEAK TO REAR AXLE
UNEVEN WEAR TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE DEEP CUT TO OUTER WALL
Electric head lamp adjusters are innoperative
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electric head lamp adjusters are innoperative
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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M388 EFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M388 EFG, 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 M388 EFG registered?
M388 EFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 1995.
Is M388 EFG safe to buy?
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