MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Steering box slight movement support arm (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play too (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play too (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly worn
minor oil leak
undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly worn
minor oil leak
undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
parking brake pedal cover missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
parking brake pedal cover missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres wearing low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T493 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T493 RVA, 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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T493 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.
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