MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear tail gate (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced wear in both front brake discs
all tyres in genral poor condition (replacement recomended)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advanced wear in both front brake discs
offside rear coil spring broken at bottom but seated in position
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear in both front brake discs
wear in both rear brake discs
Corrosion to boot lid
Drivers mirror slightly discoloured
Front and rear discs lipped on edges
Front number plate starting to seperate
Rear indicators slightly faded
Slight corrosion to offside front and nearside rear wheel arches
Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Corrosion to rear boot lid and offside rear wheel arch
Front number plate starting to seperate
Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge
Rear indicators slightly faded
Slight dampness to steering damper
Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to rear boot lid and offside rear wheel arch
Front number plate starting to seperate
Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge
Rear indicators slightly faded
Slight dampness to steering damper
Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Front number plate starting to seperate
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wiper blade split
Front number plate starting to seperate
Rear wiper blade split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side track rod gaiter twisted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side track rod gaiter twisted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S198 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 S198 EFG, 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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S198 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.
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