MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside mirror glass cracked
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 Adjustable towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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 Adjustable towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front suspension spring mounting has been adequately repaired as the original panel was removed and the new panel has been stitch welded into place in fact extra wings have been welded in to make stronger
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front suspension spring mounting has been adequately repaired as the original panel was removed and the new panel has been stitch welded into place in fact extra wings have been welded in to make stronger
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r discs corroded badly
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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S290 GWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 S290 GWT, 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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What year was S290 GWT registered?
S290 GWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.
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