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V164 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,377 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,481 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,377 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 68,060 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R Tyre has cuts but not reached the cords

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/R Tyre has cuts but not reached the cords

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 63,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,259 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,073 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,487 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,425 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

wiper blade needs attention

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,321 miles

underbody shields & sill covers fitted

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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V164 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V164 PPU, 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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V164 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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