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V167 MAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,210 mi
Last recorded177,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 177,210 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 177,210 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 174,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 174,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 168,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 168,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 163,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 159,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 157,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 157,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 144,198 miles

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

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

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

exhaust gases leaking from valve osf,recommend attention

front wipers smearing

full engine under tray and trims fitted to outer sills,limited view of components

osf inner tyre wall damaged

power steering drive belt cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2008 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust gases leaking from valve osf,recommend attention

front wipers smearing

full engine under tray and trims fitted to outer sills,limited view of components

osf inner tyre wall damaged

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 120,850 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

full engine/gearbox undertray fitted

rear brake pads seem low

Fail 15 Aug 2007 120,850 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

full engine/gearbox undertray fitted

rear brake pads seem low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,555 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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V167 MAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V167 MAW, 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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V167 MAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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