MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front bald on outer edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion close to excessive
offside rear brake pipe has corrosion close to excessive
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff
front wipers dragging
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads low
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front tyres worn on outer edges
front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside 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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M88 AKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 M88 AKL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M88 AKL registered?
M88 AKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.
Is M88 AKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M88 AKL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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