MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V116 EPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 V116 EPA, 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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V116 EPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1999.
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