MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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V161 GES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V161 GES, 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 V161 GES registered?
V161 GES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.
Is V161 GES safe to buy?
The MOT history for V161 GES shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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