MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel hose leaking pipe to filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear and left hand front indicators slightly white
Leak from steering damper
Both front tyres badly edged off
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear and left hand front indicators slightly white
Both rear tyres edged off
Leak from steering damper
Both front tyres badly edged off
Front exhaust flange joint corroded
Signs of corrosion on right hand front top spring mounting
Slight misting of oil on steering damper
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Movement in left hand front wheel bearing
Oil leak from gearbox onto exhaust
Signs of corrosion on right hand front spring top mounting
Slight wear in left hand top balljoint
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
All tyres getting low
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Wear in front antiroll bar bushes
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre section exhaust mount broken
rear exhaust box mounts corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion o/s/f inner wing near spring mount!
general corrosion underbody (components)
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 coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V251 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 V251 FTA, 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 V251 FTA registered?
V251 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.
Is V251 FTA safe to buy?
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