MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wheel arches corroding
nearside rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing
offside door mirror glass deteriorated
wiper mechanism faulty
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wheel arches corroding
offside door mirror glass deteriorated
offside rear brake pad anti-rattle clip broken
wiper mechanism faulty
brake pedal has little reserve travel
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust is loose in the centre of the vehicle but is not insecure.
front exhaust mounting broken.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
can not see all brake pads
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
plastic outer sillcovers fitted restricting full view of outer sills
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S189 OTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 S189 OTR, 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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S189 OTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.
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