MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres not suited to vehicle.... very close to bodywork, but legal.
Front exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequately supported.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
OIL LEAK ON REAR AXLE
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SIDES
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER PLASTIC SILL COVER (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER PLASTIC SILL COVER (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
OIL LEAK ON REAR AXLE
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SIDES
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advise osf headlamp lens cracked !
Advise osr drive shaft seal slight seepage at seal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V397 XNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V397 XNH, 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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V397 XNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.
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