MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel hose slightly damaged slightly porous by filter (7.2.2)
park effort low off side
rust damage to n/s/f door and wheel arches
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel hose slightly damaged slightly porous by filter (7.2.2)
park effort low off side
rust damage to n/s/f door and wheel arches
nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper blade splitting
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper blade splitting
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate deteriating
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate deteriating
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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V297 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 V297 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 V297 GAJ registered?
V297 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V297 GAJ safe to buy?
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