MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on brake pipes
cut in o/s/f tyre wall cords not visable
o/s front wing corrosion
rear exhaust support rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise rear exhaust mount corroded but ok at time of test
advise slight play in nsf steering ilde arm bearings
advise surface corrosion to osf wing
advise surface rust on nsr and osf brake pipes advise replacement
advise child seat fitted
advise surface rust on nsr and osr brake pipes
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise child seat fitted
advise surface rust on nsr and osr brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface rust on various metal brake pipes.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface rust on various metal brake pipes.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V286 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 V286 ANH, 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 V286 ANH registered?
V286 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V286 ANH safe to buy?
The MOT history for V286 ANH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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