MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,341 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Diff oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Diff oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Diff oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 0.6mm - 195/65 r15 91v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Front both tyre showing cracks and worn heavy on edges
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear diff oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate water damaged
slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate water damaged
slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber
n/s/f shock absorber damp
n/s/r tyre Bald on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn TO LIMIT 1.6mm
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured close to limit
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f shock absorber damp
n/s/r tyre Bald on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn TO LIMIT 1.6mm
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured close to limit
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four tyres coverd in tyre paint makeing inspection of tyre walls difficult
front bumper scuffed
offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded
offside outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
offside screen washer jet requires attention
oil leak from diff housing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four tyres coverd in tyre paint makeing inspection of tyre walls difficult
front bumper scuffed
offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded
offside outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
offside screen washer jet requires attention
oil leak from diff housing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
body sill covers fitted
child seat in rear not fitted at time of test
oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
body sill covers fitted
child seat in rear not fitted at time of test
oil leak from rear diff
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from diff.
rear brake discs scored slightly
slight indentation near side rear tyre outer side wall
suspect rear inner pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from diff.
rear brake discs scored slightly
slight indentation near side rear tyre outer side wall
suspect rear inner pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ
metal debris in n/s/f tyre tread
o/s/r jacking block missing
oil leak from rear differential
rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S887 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 S887 NGO, 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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S887 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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