MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf steering pivot worn
suspension pipes corroded all round
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight lift in Offside front lower ball joint
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight lift in Offside front lower ball joint
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear chassis rails corroded
nearside front steering pivot worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear chassis rails corroded
front brake discs worn
nearside front steering pivot worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plate light dull
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
With lights on, and keys out car still runs
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plate light dull
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear outer sidelight not working
With lights on, and keys out car still runs
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
parking brake warning light not working
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
parking brake warning light not working
HOLE IN THE OFFSIDE REAR FOOTWELL FLOOR NOT NEAR ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect alternator making a loud bearing noise
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect alternator making a loud bearing noise
rear park efforts low
slight wear in nsf steering pivot
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M689 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M689 DNV, 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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M689 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1994.
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