MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,181 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear wheel arches corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
osf inner steering arm boot twisted
slight play in steering box
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear wheel arches corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
osf inner steering arm boot twisted
slight play in steering box
DAMPNESS N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SURFACE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
Emissions not tested UNABLE TO RUN STABLE SPEED BETWEEN 2500 AND 300 RPM (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
DAMPNESS N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SURFACE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight weep from nearside front shock absorber
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit
Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
Slight weep from near side front shock absorber
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit
Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
Slight weep from near side front shock absorber
Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint
Slight weep from near side front shock absorber
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Rear indicators bleached
Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint
Slight weep from near side front shock absorber
Front brake pads worn low
Rear indicators bleached
Slight corrosion on brake pipes
Weep from near side front shock absorber
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear indicators bleached
Slight corrosion on brake pipes
Weep from near side front shock absorber
Slight weep from off side front shock absorber
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Slight weep from off side front shock absorber
Slight play near side front bottom ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S459 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S459 HGP, 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 S459 HGP registered?
S459 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1999.
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