MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
f/n/s steering idler arm has slight play
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
f/n/s steering idler arm has slight play
heavy surface corrosion to rear coil springs.
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight play in offside bottom ball joint.
slight play steering idler arm nearside.
surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes close to both rear flexi brake pipes.
surface corrosion to offside outer sill just above sill cover drivers door.
surface corrosion to rear suspension and sub-frame.
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
heavy surface corrosion to rear coil springs.
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight play in offside bottom ball joint.
slight play steering idler arm nearside.
surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes close to both rear flexi brake pipes.
surface corrosion to offside outer sill just above sill cover drivers door.
surface corrosion to rear suspension and sub-frame.
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all coil spring have surface corrosion.
heavy surface corrosion to rear wheel arches offside and nearside.
rear diff damp with oil.
rear flexi brake pipes age cracked.
sign of coolant leak around radiator.
slight play in nearside steering idler.
small hole in floor, nearside rear not within prescribed area.
surface corrosion to offside front shocker top mounting point.
surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes going to both rear flexi.
surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and mounting points.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
steering ball joints and arms have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to inspect outer sills under plastic covers
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T358 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 T358 VAP, 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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T358 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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