MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,093 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
sill coveres fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear brake disc's corroded
Both rear flexi brake hoses cracking
Diesel smell/dampness at front of engine
Exhaust heatsheilds loose middle & rear
Very slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s mirror glass misted
Both rear brake disc's corroded
Both rear flexi brake hoses cracking
Diesel smell/dampness at front of engine
Exhaust heatsheilds loose middle & rear
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Very slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s mirror glass misted
All 4 shocker bodies have corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight bind n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
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)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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T872 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 T872 RCB, 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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T872 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1999.
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