MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on inside edges
odd wheels on rear axle
Fuel distributor a little damp, suspect an intermittant fuel leak
Rear brake hoses starting to perish and ferrules a little corroded
Some wear in offside track rod end
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel distributor a little damp, suspect an intermittant fuel leak
Rear brake hoses starting to perish and ferrules a little corroded
Some wear in offside track rod end
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Number Plate Deteriorated
O/s front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Sill Covers Fitted
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front Number Plate Deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Sill Covers Fitted
SERIOUS FAULT IN STEERING SYSTEM. REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION.... DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V989 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 V989 WNV, 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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V989 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.
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