MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres slight perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
n/s/r tyre perished
Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
n/s/r tyre perished
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
N/S/R door doesn't open from inside or outside. (door securly closed)
Rear tyres perished.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
metal fuel lines corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
metal fuel lines corroding
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion under both front wheel arches
fuel pipes corroded
general corrosion to rear suspension
offside front and rear metal brake pipe corroded strongly advise change soon
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to rear inner door sills
metal fuel pipe from rear to front, is starting to corrode at rear end.
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V178 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 V178 DLM, 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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V178 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.
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