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V147 XNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,224 mi
Last recorded131,224 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 131,224 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 131,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 123,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 120,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,834 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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V147 XNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V147 XNH, 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 V147 XNH registered?

V147 XNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V147 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V147 XNH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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