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R2 NPS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 NPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,699 miles

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

number plate front slightly fadede

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,273 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,273 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

will need tracking after repairs

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,591 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,591 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R2 NPS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R2 NPS, 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 R2 NPS registered?

R2 NPS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is R2 NPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 NPS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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