MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
windscreen has a chip in area b
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
parking brake pedal anti-slip devise is missing.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
parking brake pedal anti-slip devise is missing.
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wheel arsher corrosion
both rear brake disc worn and pitted
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine oil level low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine oil level low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S518 MVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S518 MVN, 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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S518 MVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.
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