MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside of vehicle is corroded but not seriously weakened within prescribed area
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside of vehicle is corroded but not seriously weakened within prescribed area
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipes, above rear sub frame on N/S/Rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded within 30 cm of N/S wishbone mounting point (2.4.G.1)
All wheel arch's corroded but not within a prescribed arear or causing a jagged edge
Auxiliary belt slightly perished, noisy & fluctuating at idle RPM.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Several pipes by ABS pump, O/S/Front pipe & Rear of front to rear pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S repeater lamps & N/S/R indicator (1.4.A.2f)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded within 30cm of O/S wishbone mounting point (2.4.G.1)
General corrosion to front suspension components i.e.: springs/shock absorbers & wishbones
General corrosion to rear suspension components i.e.: springs/shock absorbers & suspension arms
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak Oil level close to minimum ()
Rear Inner sills badly corroded but no holes found
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight play in N/S/Front inner track rod ball joint.
Slight wear detected in steering box
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting point N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear anti roll bar mounting brackets N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen (8.3.1a)
Emissions getting smoky
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake pipe to flexi corroding
Offside Front tyre worn out on raised tread (replacement urgent)
Offside Rear tyre worn out on outer edge
Play detected in steering system but unable to see due to plastic coverings (recommend inspection )
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake pipe to flexi corroding
Offside Front tyre worn out on raised tread (replacement urgent)
Offside Rear tyre worn out on outer edge
Play detected in steering system but unable to see due to plastic coverings (recommend inspection )
corrosion in nearside front coil spring,suspension,subframes and some brake pipes
rear tyres worn on edges
corrosion in front coil springs
corrosion in some brake pipes
corrosion in front coil springs
corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipes
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion in front coil springs
corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipes
corrosion in offside front coil spring
lower sections of rear coil springs corroded
play in steering(covered parts-limited vision)
rad water leak?
some diesel smoke emmisions,advise diesel cleaner additive with fuel
Metal brake pipes over rear axle getting corroded
Rear flexi brake hoses getting perrished
Slight distortion on n/s/f brake disc
Wiper smearing on clearing front screen
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Metal brake pipes over rear axle getting corroded
Rear flexi brake hoses getting perrished
Slight distortion on n/s/f brake disc
Wiper smearing on clearing front screen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyres wearing on outer edges
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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)
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V508 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V508 MMA, 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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V508 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.
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