MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens severely damages/ broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all over on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all over on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
airbag light stays on
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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T981 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 T981 DNH, 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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What year was T981 DNH registered?
T981 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1999.
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