MOT Status
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167,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank / subframe and leading to flexible hoses, not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front leading to / from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas and around subframe mounts to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill areas and around drain hole. Chassis leg area around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front floor/jacking point rusted through not within prescribed area
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge offside front tyre starting to wear on edge's
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside rear upper by subframe mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from o/s rocker box, onto exhaust manifold
wiper motor/ linkage noisy, requires attn.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear discs may be distorted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S160 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 S160 DOU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S160 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.
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