MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges
Play In offside front tie rod
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges
Play In offside front tie rod
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in both rear under sills and outer sills
corrosion in wheel arches generally
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to nearside door mirror glass
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to nearside door mirror glass
dash lamps would benefit from attention
offside rear tyre worn low on edegs
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to nearside door mirror glass
dash lamps would benefit from attention
offside rear tyre worn low on edegs
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion in both outer sills at rear
nearside door mirror glass damaged
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
slight wear in offside inner track rod joint
two nails in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISE SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT/SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER AND CHIP IN WINDSCREEN.
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 OGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S290 OGT, 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 OGT registered?
S290 OGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is S290 OGT safe to buy?
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