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V130 EUF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

278,457 mi
Last recorded278,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 EUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 278,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure

unable to fully inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 258,867 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

unable inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 258,867 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

unable inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 238,612 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion n/s/r floor

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 238,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion n/s/r floor

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 221,524 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres 2mm

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 221,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres 2mm

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 201,326 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

some imbalance rear brakes

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 201,167 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

some imbalance rear brakes

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 180,750 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some play o/s steering rod inner joint

Pass 29 Oct 2012 167,298 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 167,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 147,489 miles

some imbalance rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2011 147,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some imbalance rear brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2010 130,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 130,113 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,715 miles

n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s

Fail 29 Oct 2009 110,715 miles

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

n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,971 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,204 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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V130 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V130 EUF, 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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V130 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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