MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Towbar 13 pin Euro-socket not operating the trailer lamps as intended.
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight oil leak from diff end plate
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
slight oil leak from diff end plate
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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V178 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FAP, 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 V178 FAP registered?
V178 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.
Is V178 FAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for V178 FAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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