MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side & near side rear drive shafts inner gaitors spilt
both rear tyres are worn close to limit
front screen chipped
front wiper is splitting on the ends but still clearing the screen
near side rear metal brake pipe is starting to rust
off side front track rod end dust cover is spliting but preventing the ingress of dirt
rear dif, engine and fuel tank area all look oily
very small hole in exhaust center pipe
front indicator bulbs are slightly white
front screen is chipped
off side front tyre is worn on outter edge
signs of leaks around near side of engine and below power steering resivoir
srs light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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S438 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S438 ECD, 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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S438 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.
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