MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion around both front jacking points
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion around both front jacking points
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER COVERS OF HOSES
ADVISE HEATER GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH IS ON ALL THE TIME
ADVISE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT UNABALE TO FULLY CHECK BELT DUE TO SEAT FITTED TO BELT
ADVISE REAR DIFF IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL FROM FRONT PINNION OIL SEAL
ADVISE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE ON NEARSIDE GOING OVER SUBFRAME IS STARTING TO CORRODE IN CLIP HOLDING PIPE
ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES
ADVISE STONE CHIPS INWINDSCREEN BOTH IN ZONE A AND B IN CENTRE
VERY STRONG ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE OF DISC IS CORRODED AND PITTED SLIGHTLY
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE JUST STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER COVERS
ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT UNABALE TO FULLY CHECK BELT DUE TO SEAT FITTED
ADVISE HEATER GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON DAS ON ALL THE TIME
ADVISE REAR DIFF STARTING TO LEAK OIL FROM FRONT PINNION SEAL
ADVISE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE GOING OVER REAR SUBFRAME ON NEARSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE
ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES
ADVISE STONE CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN BOTH IN ZONE A AND B IN CENTRE
VERY STRONG ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE ON DISC CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY PITTED
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T278 CRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 T278 CRN, 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 T278 CRN registered?
T278 CRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 1999.
Is T278 CRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T278 CRN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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