MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both only just on limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak around gear box ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front 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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V318 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V318 FGJ, 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 V318 FGJ registered?
V318 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.
Is V318 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V318 FGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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