MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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V338 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V338 JEL, 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 V338 JEL registered?
V338 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1999.
Is V338 JEL safe to buy?
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