MOT Status
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53,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 pick up points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted hampering inspection of various components
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 pick up points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted hampering inspection of various components
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre splitting inside
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre splitting inside
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror case missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PAF 163 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.
Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 PAF 163, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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PAF 163 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2018.
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