MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underside & components corroded
headlight flash not working
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underside & components corroded
headlight flash not working
Offside mirror cover missing
Oil leak ()
all underside & components corroded
main beam not flashing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear pos puncture
Oil leak ()
all underside & components corroded
main beam not flashing
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre pos puncture
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
all underside corroded
headlight main beams work but don't flash
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside rear outer side light not working but inner one working
steering play in nearside front idler
tyres 185/65/15 offside front bald on edge nearside front near limit
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside rear outer side light not working but inner one working
steering play in nearside front idler
tyres 185/65/15 offside front bald on edge nearside front near limit
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
both outer track rod dust covers perished
electric windows not working
engine oil leak
n/s/f door check strap seized
n/s/f steering idler to ball joint slight play
o/s/f shocker misting slight damp/leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both outer track rod dust covers perished
electric windows not working
engine oil leak
n/s/f door check strap seized
n/s/f steering idler to ball joint slight play
o/s/f shocker misting slight damp/leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all windows not working
nearside front washer jet not working but has 1 wiper
slight play noted in nearside front steering idler
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all windows not working
nearside front washer jet not working but has 1 wiper
slight play noted in nearside front steering idler
advise front brake disc wear
advise nearside front tyre on legal limits
Oil leak
all windows not working
slight play noted nearside steering pos idler
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bodywork front bumper damage & o/s mirror
n/s/f indicator lens cover missing
spare diff size
windows n/w
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bodywork front bumper damage & o/s mirror
n/s/f indicator lens cover missing
spare diff size
windows n/w
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M616 FYJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 M616 FYJ, 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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M616 FYJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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