MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bas and esp light on
engine and gear box oil leak
front wheel arches rusty
near side front tyre on legal limit
rear diff leaking
slight play both front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bas and esp light on
engine and gear box oil leak
front wheel arches rusty
near side front tyre on legal limit
rear diff leaking
slight play both front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Oil leak
play in steering and front hubs esp o/s
rear tyres low at 1.6mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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V71 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V71 NAM, 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 V71 NAM registered?
V71 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.
Is V71 NAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V71 NAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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