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P673 AWV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,135 mi
Last recorded136,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 136,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 136,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 132,267 miles

HeadLamp Beam deflectord fitted

Offside front and nearside front direction indicators slightly disscoloured.

Rear Number Plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 128,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Jun 2009 128,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 122,852 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front & rear registration plates delaminating

Fail 10 Jun 2008 122,852 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front disc pads getting low?

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all shockabsorbers are slightly damp

front & rear registration plates delaminating

Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,129 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both front shockabsorbers starting to leak

lpg conversion fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2006 101,703 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 101,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 80,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 79,915 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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P673 AWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P673 AWV, 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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P673 AWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 1999.

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