MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rears at centre (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Play detected in front wheels during examination
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components on underside
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
unable to fully check all engine and steering components due to plastic undertrays
unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
unable to fully check all engine and steering components due to plastic undertrays
unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers
EXHAUST LEAK FROM SMALL CORROSION HOLE IN THE FRONT PIPE
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SOME PLAY IN THE N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WHEN BARRED
EXHAUST LEAK FROM SMALL CORROSION HOLE IN THE FRONT PIPE
SOME PLAY IN THE N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WHEN BARRED
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside front headlight lense is cracked
nearside front indicator lense is cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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S962 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S962 GNW, 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 S962 GNW registered?
S962 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1999.
Is S962 GNW safe to buy?
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