MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to rear brake discs
n/s/r wheelarch corroding
sill covers fitted
slight damage to front num ber plate
slight play in both front wheel bearings
steering damper slightly damp
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion to rear brake discs
n/s/r indicator bulb fading to white recommend repacment bulb
n/s/r wheelarch corroding
sill covers fitted
slight damage to front num ber plate
slight play in both front wheel bearings
steering damper slightly damp
unable to view front brake pads fully
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V501 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 V501 HGS, 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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How do I check the history of V501 HGS?
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What year was V501 HGS registered?
V501 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 1999.
Is V501 HGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V501 HGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V501 HGS have outstanding finance?
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