MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge
n/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators
slight movement on the steering relay arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge
n/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators
slight movement on the steering relay arm
n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge
o/s/f bumper is insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge
o/s/f bumper is insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front indicators are starting to show white
slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush
ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES OF TREAD
ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO FADE TO WHITE DIS - COLOUR
ADVISE REAR TYRE GETTING ON 3MM TO 4MM HALF WORN
ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED TOGETHER AND 15% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD
ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO FADE AND DISCOLOUR TO WHITE
ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW 3 TO 4MM
ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON BOTH FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED TOGETHER 15% IMBALANCE
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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S42 PGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S42 PGC, 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 S42 PGC registered?
S42 PGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1999.
Is S42 PGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S42 PGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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