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V168 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,102 mi
Last recorded188,102 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 188,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 187,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 166,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 166,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 148,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 131,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 109,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,512 miles

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,576 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,771 miles

slight damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,259 miles

underbody fitted with plastic trims,rear wiper split...

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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V168 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V168 ABD, 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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V168 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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