MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre rear exhaust hanger missing
Corrosion to NSR metal brake pipe
NSF brake flexy hose slightly deteriorated
NSF tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
OSF brake flexy hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre rear exhaust hanger missing
Corrosion to NSR metal brake pipe
NSF brake flexy hose slightly deteriorated
NSF tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
OSF brake flexy hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front & offside rear tyres perished & slightly cracked
petrol pipes corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front & offside rear tyres perished & slightly cracked
petrol pipes corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
service indicator on
wiper leaving slight smear
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
service indicator on
wiper leaving slight smear
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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V279 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 V279 GAJ, 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 V279 GAJ registered?
V279 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V279 GAJ safe to buy?
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