MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake pads slight worn
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Spare tyre defective
bothsides front tyre wearing down
Coolant level low
Engine oil level low
Fan belt crack
Offside mirror slightly damaged
Wipper slight deteriorated
Nearside and offside front lower and outer ball joint has slightly play
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside and offside front lower and outer ball joint has slightly play
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
nearfront and offside front brake disc wearing.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S168 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S168 JGW, 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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S168 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1999.
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