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V118 SAE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 176,111 miles

o/s sill corroded at jacking point

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers

under body guards

Pass 29 Jan 2015 169,096 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 169,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres are heavily cut out on the inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 161,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

b.fluid low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2014 161,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

b.fluid low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 156,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 154,896 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 148,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 140,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 130,131 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,485 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 106,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,830 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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V118 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V118 SAE, 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 V118 SAE registered?

V118 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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