MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
320,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
offside front tyre close to limits
surface corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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?
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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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R337 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1998.
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