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ACZ 3196

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,260 mi
Last recorded154,260 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 3196
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,260 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms on rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 154,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,340 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2021 148,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,960 miles

Offside Front upper and lower ball joints play

Rear brake hoses splitting

tyres on limit

Fail 1 Aug 2019 133,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper and lower ball joints play

Rear brake hoses splitting

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyres on limit

Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 128,253 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play needs adjusting (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded £140 + vat (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 125,002 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,696 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear parking brake is weak!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! advise fuel system treatment

Fail 7 Sep 2015 121,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear parking brake is weak!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! advise fuel system treatment

Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel arches corroding

floor panels corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,386 miles

Wheel arches corroding

floor panels corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 91,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,729 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

unable to check outer sills due to covers

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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ACZ 3196 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ACZ 3196, 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 ACZ 3196 registered?

ACZ 3196 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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