MOT Status
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154,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS LOWER SECTION CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS.
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SMEARING SCREEN WHEN APPIED (3.4 (b) (ii))
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS...
ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V272 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 V272 XBD, 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 V272 XBD registered?
V272 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V272 XBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V272 XBD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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