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S851 VEV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,685 mi
Last recorded107,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2012 107,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f indicator lense

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter side wall

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,580 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres cut in outer walls

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

brake pipes at rear corroded

centre exhaust clamp weak

knock from steering

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres cut in sidewalls

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,830 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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S851 VEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S851 VEV, 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 S851 VEV registered?

S851 VEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S851 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 VEV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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