MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight movement in both front outer anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight movement in both front outer anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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V531 HES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V531 HES, 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 V531 HES registered?
V531 HES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.
Is V531 HES safe to buy?
The MOT history for V531 HES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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