MOT Status
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164,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine cover / Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake performance not tested WHEELS BINDING BADLLY (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear wheel slight binding
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R444 AFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 R444 AFL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R444 AFL registered?
R444 AFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.
Is R444 AFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R444 AFL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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