MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion UPPER CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion UPPER CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside 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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S78 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S78 NLW, 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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S78 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 1999.
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