MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bodywork has surface rust in places
both rear tyres starting to get low on tread
bulb warning light on dash
ext. system starting to rust in places
first ext. mounting bracket broken away
general play/wear in steering linkage
general wear on discs
no cover on n/s/f wing repeter lamp
o/s/f seat covering wearing
o/s/f window not opening
pedal rubbers wearing
plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.
plastic covers fitted over sils
rear brake pads getting low
slight damage to n/s/f indy lens
slight damage to n/s/r light lens
stone chip damage to o/s/f head light
surface rust mon parts of susp.
under engine cover loose
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)
REAR BUSHES & DUST COVERS ARE SLIGHTLY DETERRIATED
REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTYLY DETERRIATED
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
wiper/motor slow
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s n/s steering arms have slight play need check next service
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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S238 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S238 OHG, 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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S238 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.
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