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V139 EWV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2022 118,055 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 118,038 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 110,300 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/f + n/s/r & o/s/f wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,073 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,206 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,206 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,751 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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V139 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V139 EWV, 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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V139 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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