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E3 NGY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 108,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,504 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,348 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,933 miles

osf sidelight dim

pre heater warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,928 miles

N/s/f tyre,deep cut in a sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/f tyre,deep cut in a sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 92,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,285 miles

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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E3 NGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E3 NGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 NGY registered?

E3 NGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E3 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 NGY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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