MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre clamp deteriorated
front wheel arches corroded
offside rear hub lower bush worn
underside has general corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre clamp deteriorated
front wheel arches corroded
offside rear hub lower bush worn
underside has general corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)
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Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front rollbar bushes worn hard
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front anti roll bar outer mountings have wear
both front wheel bearings have slight play
slight play in nearside front steering arm
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front anti roll bar outer mountings have wear
both front wheel bearings have slight play
slight play in nearside front steering arm
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyre treads wearing low
slight play in offside and nearside steering
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering geometry check advisable
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T917 SPN 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 T917 SPN, 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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T917 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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