MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside rusty
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside rusty
play to steering box
slight play to both front wheel bearings
slight play to nearside front lower ball joint
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
play to steering box
slight play to both front wheel bearings
slight play to nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R JACKING POINT MISSING
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R JACKING POINT MISSING
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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V275 FDL 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 73.7%.
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 V275 FDL, 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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V275 FDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.
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