MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in the offside front wheel
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in the offside front wheel
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
very slight play in the offside front wheel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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TIW 1483 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 TIW 1483, 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 30 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 TIW 1483 registered?
TIW 1483 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.
Is TIW 1483 safe to buy?
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