MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper stops in view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
wear to front anti roll bar end rubbers
all metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease
both front track rod end boot rubbers perishing
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
slight wear to both front anti roll bar end rubbers
Front wear to front anti roll bar end rubbers
both front track rod end boots perishing
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish
heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres
n/s/f track rod end boot perishing
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar end rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
inner edge wear to both front tyres
slight wear to both front inner tracking arms
slight wheel bearing play to both front wheels
wiper smeary
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking mount , ( marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar end rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
inner edge wear to both front tyres
slight wear to both front inner tracking arms
slight wheel bearing play to both front wheels
wiper smeary
both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust front bracket broken off but system not insecure
slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front bracket broken but system not insecure
slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush
tested in wet conditions
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear indicators starting to show white light
exhaust front bracket corroding
slight wear in front anti roll bar end rubbers
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
exhaust front bracket corroding
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight wear in front anti roll bar end rubbers
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V791 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V791 NVW, 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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V791 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.
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