MOT Status
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176,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside anti roll bar links have slight wear in their ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside anti roll bar links have slight wear in their ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded One main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, and nearside front tyre are wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel fixing missing One wheelbolt missing from nearside rear wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, and nearside front tyre are wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge - no cords showing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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R222 RLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 R222 RLW, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R222 RLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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