MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside steering arm has some play in a balljoint
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside steering arm has some play in a balljoint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear in all brake discs.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear in all brake discs.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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S683 OEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S683 OEC, 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 S683 OEC registered?
S683 OEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S683 OEC safe to buy?
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