MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside steering inner tie rod has slight play
slight play in steering idler arm shaft/pin/bushes
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside steering inner tie rod has slight play
slight play in steering idler arm shaft/pin/bushes
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing panel corroding
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing panel corroding
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear sub frame corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear sub frame corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
offside front tyre worn outer edge
offside rear wheel arch corroded
slight free play in steering
trims fitted to outer sills
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front and rear coil springs corroded
offside front tyre worn outer edge
offside rear wheel arch corroded
slight free play in steering
trims fitted to outer sills
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in front steering linkages
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in front steering linkages
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearsaide steering idler arm bushes worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all steering joints have slight play
both front tyres have worn uneven
both rear tyres are perished
wiper blade is in poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S71 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S71 EPN, 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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S71 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1999.
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