MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play o/s/f wheel
All rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Exhaust system corroded close to limit.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre inner side wall has slight damage.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has slight damage.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre inner side wall has slight damage.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has slight damage.
(2) Rear No plate deteriorated close to limit.
(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.
(3) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.
(4) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.
(3) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.
(4) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
O/S rear tyre close to legal limit.
rear tyres have different speed ratings W O/S V N/S.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S rear tyre close to legal limit.
rear tyres have different speed ratings W O/S V N/S.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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V985 DTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 V985 DTE, 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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V985 DTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.
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