MOT Status
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112,084 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTLOWER ARMS / REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED + LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED + VERY LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTLOWER ARMS / REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED + LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED + VERY LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central centre brake light not working (disconnected)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread and worn close to legal limit
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Center stop light covered up
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T187 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 T187 XAA, 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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T187 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1999.
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