MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear door excessively corroded
transmission oil leak at rear differential
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear door excessively corroded
transmission oil leak at rear differential
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear abs wire insucure
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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V901 ESS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V901 ESS, 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 V901 ESS registered?
V901 ESS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.
Is V901 ESS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V901 ESS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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