MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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V971 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V971 SOC, 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 V971 SOC registered?
V971 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1999.
Is V971 SOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V971 SOC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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