MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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R/N/S worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
F/N/S tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
F/N/S tyre worn on outer edge
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front tyre tread worn low on outside edge
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blade poor
offside front tyre wearing uneven
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside headlamp poor beam pattern
wiper blade poor
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
stone damage screen
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
stone damage screen
when vehicle is jacked up on front and on right hand lock top suspension arm creaks but no excessive movement
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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V85 JWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V85 JWN, 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 V85 JWN registered?
V85 JWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.
Is V85 JWN safe to buy?
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