MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer hub bushes have some wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake hoses are perished/corroded - borderline pass - need full examination
general corrosion present , heavy in some areas
plastic covers prevent full inspection
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear outer lower hub bushes have slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake hoses are perished / corroded - borderline pass - need proper inspection
general corrosion present , heavy in some area
plastic covers prevent full inspection
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill corroded/holed at ends - cant see clearly due to plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre is split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear outer lower hub bushes have slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake hoses are perished / corroded - borderline pass - need proper inspection
general corrosion present , heavy in some area
plastic covers prevent full inspection
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front - borderline pass (3.6.B.4e)
general corrosion present
o/s/r tyre is cracking
windscreen is chipped - outside prescribed area
front brake hose ferrules are corroded - boarderline pass
general corrosion present
o/s/r tyre is cracking
windscreen is chipped - outside prescribed area
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake hose ferrules are corroded - boarderline pass
general corrosion present
o/s/r tyre is cracking
windscreen is chipped - outside prescribed area
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/r lower outer hub bush has slight play
small chip in screen
o/s/r lower outer hub bush has slight play
small chip in screen
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
GENERAL CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES -- MATAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS -- STEERING COMPONENTS --
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre straring to crack on inner edge
stone chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view o/s/f.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V274 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 V274 ABE, 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 V274 ABE registered?
V274 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V274 ABE safe to buy?
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