MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wiper blade poor condition
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs pitted
body corrosion doors and wheel arches
corrosion inner and outer sills close to excess
metal brake pipes have corrosion
windscreen chips
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front wiper blade poor condition
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs pitted
body corrosion doors and wheel arches
corrosion inner and outer sills close to excess
metal brake pipes have corrosion
windscreen chips
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes slight corrosion
general corrosion body and sills
headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes slight corrosion
general corrosion body and sills
headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pipes have corrosion
offside rear tyre at 2.5mm
outer body corrosion
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pipes have corrosion
offside front upper spring mounting has corrosion
offside rear tyre at 2.5mm
outer body corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres at 3.0mm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brake hoses cracking and perished
front brake discs pitted
front brake pads close to limits very low
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brake hoses perished and cracking
front and rear wheel arches have corrosion
play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brake hoses perished and cracking
front and rear wheel arches have corrosion
play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brake discs rusted surfaces
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brake discs rusted surfaces
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S/F door check strap broken
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight damage to N/S/F indicator lens
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S/F door check strap broken
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight damage to N/S/F indicator lens
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center seat belt to rear buckle below rivett and doesnot function
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center seat belt to rear buckle below rivett and doesnot function
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to both n/s doors
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to both n/s doors
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V256 GVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V256 GVX, 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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V256 GVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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