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ExpiredMileage
64,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased
both rear tyres in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
front springs and all rear suspension components corroded
o/s mirror slightly loose
o/s/f front most arm ball joint and n/s/f rearmost ball joint boots slightly deteriorated
rear disc backplates in poor condition
slight bind o/s/r brakes
slight oil leaks
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt long rear steel arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush general (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to underside & components
Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread cracking 195/65/15 91v
Offside Rear lamp unit cracked
Offside Rear tyre low in preasure
all b rake discs corroded and worn slightly
all coil springs rusty
exhaust corroded
full under trays fitted
high level brake light bulbs out
most rear suspension corroded and deteriorated
some brake pipes corroding
underside corroded
Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread cracking 195/65/15 91v
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear lamp unit cracked
Offside Rear tyre low in preasure
all b rake discs corroded and worn slightly
all coil springs rusty
exhaust corroded
full under trays fitted
high level brake light bulbs out
most rear suspension corroded and deteriorated
some brake pipes corroding
underside corroded
Offside Rear lamp unit cracked
corrosion some brake pipes
front number plate cracked
high level brake lamp broken and some bulbs out
number plate lights dull
rear number plate deteriorating
suspension and exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear lamp unit cracked
corrosion some brake pipes
front number plate cracked
high level brake lamp broken and some bulbs out
number plate lights dull
rear number plate deteriorating
suspension and exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
full length undertrays and engine covers fitted
n/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on/around rear susp;ension components
full length undertrays and engine covers fitted
n/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on/around rear susp;ension components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S Strut bearing/mounting slightly worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S Strut bearing/mounting slightly worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
full length undertrays and engine cover fitted
numerous other slightly worn suspension parts
slight corrosion on brake pipes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
full length undertrays and engine cover fitted
numerous other slightly worn suspension parts
slight corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front springs corroded
o/s mirror discoloured
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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X288 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 X288 MTS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X288 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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