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E2 EXE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,071 mi
Last recorded259,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 259,071 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 258,257 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 237,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 237,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 215,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 215,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 190,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 189,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 164,024 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 162,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 133,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 133,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,636 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 107,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 87,845 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E2 EXE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E2 EXE, 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 E2 EXE registered?

E2 EXE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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