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V142 UVY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,071 mi
Last recorded62,071 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 UVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,099 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside tyres outer walls scuffed

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,660 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,972 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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V142 UVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V142 UVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V142 UVY registered?

V142 UVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V142 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V142 UVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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