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V167 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,893 miles

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

brake pipes cover in copper grease.

fuel hose to fuel filter signs of leakage.

offside rear tail light lense cracked.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 97,423 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,644 miles

BAS/ASR LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 67,247 miles

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

cut on sidewall nearside front tyre

front registration plate water ingress affecting letter.

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 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V167 MES, 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 V167 MES registered?

V167 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V167 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V167 MES shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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