MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front Indicator lens missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes surface corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes surface corrosion
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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V409 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V409 LAB, 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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V409 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.
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