MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play but not excessive
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak from diff
Oil leak
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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V556 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 V556 GAN, 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 V556 GAN registered?
V556 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V556 GAN safe to buy?
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