MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL IS STARTING TO WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s outer (3.6.B.2c)
front wiper split but clearing screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Rear subframe mountings perrished
Differential oil leak
Exhaust corroded
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Front number plate cracked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F Tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight corrosion to exhaust
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Front number plate cracked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F Tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight corrosion to exhaust
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front tyres smooth on outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear tyres worn on edges
Front number plate cracked
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front and rear tyres worn on edges
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake discs worn
Front number plate cracked
N/S Door mirror cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake discs worn
Front number plate cracked
N/S Door mirror cracked
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Crankshaft oil seal leaking
O/S/F Brake pad low
O/S/F Headlight chipped
Rear brake pads low
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S653 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S653 DGC, 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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S653 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.
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