MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
BOTH REAR OUTER SILL ARE DAMAGED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BOTH REAR OUTER SILL ARE DAMAGED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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XIW 4831 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 XIW 4831, 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 32 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 XIW 4831 registered?
XIW 4831 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is XIW 4831 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XIW 4831 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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