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R337 KGO

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

320,013 mi
Last recorded320,013 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 320,013 miles

205/60r15

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

part of offside front inner wing corroded

play in steering idle arm bush

Fail 6 Mar 2020 319,931 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury NSF WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure DROP ARM IDLER EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF INNER WING NEAR TOP SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NSR AND OSR WHEELARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Front NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR LOOSE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 ANTIROLLBAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 301,239 miles

Both number plates damaged

Crack in windscreen

Nearside wheel arch rusty

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering

Fail 21 Feb 2019 301,236 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel hose in offside rear wheel arch perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both number plates damaged

Crack in windscreen

Nearside front wheel arch very rusty

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering

Fail 28 Jan 2019 301,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wheel arch guard loose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate damaged

Windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2018 274,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 244,853 miles

offside front tyre close to limits

surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 217,578 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 217,538 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 190,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 190,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 166,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 166,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 160,079 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 160,078 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2012 155,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 155,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 150,131 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 150,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 141,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 130,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 120,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 111,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 111,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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R337 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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 R337 KGO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R337 KGO registered?

R337 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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