MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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V159 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V159 SWT, 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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What year was V159 SWT registered?
V159 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1999.
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