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V133 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 152,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 152,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 150,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 150,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner disc surface in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 148,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 147,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 136,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 112,521 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 110,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 106,312 miles

Temporary Fuel cap fitted

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,688 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,688 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,475 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 90,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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V133 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V133 UAY, 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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V133 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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