MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s door mirror glass deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s door mirror glass deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s door mirror slightly faded
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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X988 HGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X988 HGN, 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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What year was X988 HGN registered?
X988 HGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.
Is X988 HGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for X988 HGN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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