MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Repeater in wing mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake just met minimum requirements
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted underneth
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted underneth
engine oil low,trim loose under engine pulley area,passenger wiper not great,front grille,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers rear susp spring deteriorating,rear brake discs lipped
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front-deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear in places (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine oil low,trim loose under engine pulley area,passenger wiper not great,front grille,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers rear susp spring deteriorating,rear brake discs lipped
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear parking brakes low effort-investigate
front brake discs rusty on inner face,drivers front brake pipe rusty,engine malf lamp on
ref 645173485162-osf linkbar replaced-brake pipes cleaned-lubed
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes too flexis corroding,front wheel bearings play,lights stay on all time when started,boot spoiler insecure,osf linkbar joint leaking grease,nsf track control arm inner bush weak,all brake discs scored-grooved-lipped,osr brake noisey
smokey on smoke test
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre badly cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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S444 BOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 S444 BOJ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S444 BOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2008.
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