MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
waterpump noise
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
waterpump noise
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
near side track rod croaking
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre is flat!!
Both front road tyres deteriorating badly on face of tyres recommend new tyres ASAP
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V57 GCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V57 GCH, 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 V57 GCH registered?
V57 GCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.
Is V57 GCH safe to buy?
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