MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arch outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (5.2.6)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
f brakes getting low
nail osr tyre
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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V697 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 V697 FPF, 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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V697 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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