MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both inner steering links have play in inner ball joints
under body age related corrosion
Covers and under-trays obscuring view
Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod knuckle (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight corrosion to rear suspension prescribed areas
Covers and under-tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the exhaust clamp is severely corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod knuckle (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Obligatory (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from the filter area
Fuel system component leaking around the fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Covers and under-tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the exhaust clamp is severely corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Obligatory (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from the filter area
exhaust front pipe joint corroded
exhaust mountig to gear box corroded
o/s mirror glass tarnished
slight play in n/s/f stearing nuckle to idler arm
slight play inner n/s track rod joint.
some damage to swept areas of windscreen.
w/wiper not parking in correct position.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front 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)
n/s headlamp has a poor aim pattern.
windscreen wiper mechanisim was faulty during test.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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)
n/s headlamp has a poor aim pattern.
windscreen wiper mechanisim was faulty during test.
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering idler worn on nearside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower engine cover fitted
nail/screw in the offside rear tyre tread
outer sill mouldings fitted
slight play in the nearside steering tie rod
unable to see the condition of the rear inner brake pads
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in the nearside steering inner tie rod
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V883 EPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 V883 EPY, 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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V883 EPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.
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