MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BAS ASR warning light is on
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four coil springs are corroded
slight play in rack both sides
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
BAS ASR warning light is on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four coil springs are corroded
both frnt indicator bulds discoloured
slight play in rack both sides
spare tyre is flat
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in steering box
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
tested wet fuel smell engine pan fitted slight uplift in front lower ball joints
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tested wet cover sills and floor pans fitted engine pan fitted
o/s/r light lens damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
o/s/r light lens damaged
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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V282 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V282 PJW, 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 V282 PJW registered?
V282 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V282 PJW safe to buy?
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