MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
both front wheel arch rusty
both inner and outer sill rusty
both rear wheel arch rusty
under body rustty
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pipes rusty
rear wheel arches rusty
under body rusty
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pipes rusty
rear wheel arches rusty
under body rusty
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front wings are rusty
Front suspension worn
Rear bushes slightly cracked
under body rusted
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front suspension worn
Rear bushes slightly cracked
under body rusted
ns/os rust on arches
play in steering joints
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
ns/os rust on arches
play in steering joints
Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play
Offside Front D bush has slightly cracked
outer or inner body have slightly rusted
under cover with tray fitted
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play
Offside Front D bush has slightly cracked
outer or inner body have slightly rusted
under cover with tray fitted
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body slightly rusted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body slightly rusted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V259 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 V259 EVU, 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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V259 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 1999.
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