MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported center hanger detached (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play *PLAY IN RACK* resulting in movement in wheel (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on steering rack, more noticeable offside steering joint. (2.2.A.1b)
engine light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on steering rack, more noticeable offside steering joint. (2.2.A.1b)
engine light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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X199 VEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 X199 VEC, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X199 VEC registered?
X199 VEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.
Is X199 VEC safe to buy?
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