MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Bodywork showing signs of age on front wheel arches.
Creek on rear suspension possibly from lower arm bushes but no signs of excessive wear.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp height adjuster not working.
Oscillating mechanism not working on windscreen wiper but swept zone still adequately cleared.
Outboard position lamp not working in offside tailight cluster.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bodywork showing signs of age on front wheel arches.
Creek on rear suspension possibly from lower arm bushes but no signs of excessive wear.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp height adjuster not working.
Oscillating mechanism not working on windscreen wiper but swept zone still adequately cleared.
Outboard position lamp not working in offside tailight cluster.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside 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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S404 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S404 RDA, 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 S404 RDA registered?
S404 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 1999.
Is S404 RDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S404 RDA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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