MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
SRS Light stays on.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
SRS light stays on.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Front Power steering ram(s) body damaged (2.3.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
radiator has slight leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
radiator has slight leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V957 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V957 MGY, 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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V957 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.
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