MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength behind rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge..
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion starting in brake pipe to n/s/r
rear coil springs corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion in rear coil springs, unable to check properly with wheels on?
corrosion starting in brake pipe to n/s/r
o/s/r jacking block missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r jacking block missing
wiper split on end
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r jacking block missing
o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm [205/55/16h]
wiper split on end
Both rear tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
Front wiper slightly split
unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak on rear axle
unable to check underside properly due to covers
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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T285 VBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 T285 VBV, 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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T285 VBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.
Is T285 VBV safe to buy?
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