MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 MBH 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 80%.
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 V178 MBH, 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 MBH registered?
V178 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.
Is V178 MBH safe to buy?
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