MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
squeak from n/s/r.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
squeak from n/s/r.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
205/55/16 o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and n/s/f damaged sidewall
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
205/55/16 o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and n/s/f damaged sidewall
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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V353 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V353 LAM, 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 V353 LAM registered?
V353 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V353 LAM safe to buy?
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