MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Body corroded under sill covers
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper park position (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside N/S floor pan corroded (passenger seat mounting area)
bonnet pull handle broken
outer sills corroded covered by trims
slight play in steering linkage
Floor excessively deteriorated both sides by seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull handle broken
outer sills corroded covered by trims
slight play in steering linkage
Nearside sill panel covers fitted and corrosion on jacking points
Offside sill panel covers fitted and corrosion on jacking points and o/s/r outer sill
engine covers and trays fitted
general corrosion on vehicle floor
sill covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
sill covers fitted
general underbody corrosion floors corroded facing panels corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
general underbody corrosion floors corroded facing panels corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside unable to check outer or inner sill as has plastic covers
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside unable to check outer or inner sill as has plastic covers
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front & rear floors cororded rear arches corroded
steering slight play
tested wet, slight play felt in steering
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Rear Differential Oil Leak
Slight Blow From Front Exhaust System At Mount Bracket
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Rear Differential Oil Leak
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Rear Track Control Arm Bushes Perishing
Engine Undertray Fitted
Suspension Coil Springs Rusted
Vehicle Tested In Wet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V258 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 V258 FPF, 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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V258 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.
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