MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wheel arches corroding
both rear outer sills corroding
n/s steering idler has some play
n/s/r and o/sr metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
o/s headlamp lens has some damage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported center section (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s steering idler has some play
both front wheel arches corroding
both rear outer sills corroding
n/s steering idler has some play
n/s/r and o/sr metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
o/s headlamp lens has some damage
Both front indicators and side repeater fading to white light.
Front Both front flexie brakes hoses cracked / perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Both front indicators and side repeater fading to white light.
Front Both front flexie brakes hoses cracked / perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front steering knuckles have slight play
both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front steering knuckles have slight play
both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm
plactic outer sill covers fitted
n/s/f and o/s/f lower swevils have some up/down movement (Advise attention)
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
n/s/f and o/s/f lower swevils have some up/down movement (Advise attention)
plastic outer sill covers fitted
n/s/f lower swevil has some play
o/s/f lower swevil has some play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f lower swevil has some play
o/s/f lower swevil has some play
both front lower swevils have some lift/play
both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front lower swevils have some lift/play
both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust front pipe bolts corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake hoses starting to crack
slight play from front steering
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T342 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 T342 HCW, 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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T342 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.
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