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P8 BBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,437 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,225 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 98,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,730 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 96,730 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,040 miles

Feul filter bracket corroded/broken and filter slightly loose.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Feul filter bracket corroded/broken and filter slightly loose.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,232 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 92,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 83,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,383 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 78,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P8 BBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P8 BBW, 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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P8 BBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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