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V172 YBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,315 mi
Last recorded154,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2011 154,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 151,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 144,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,139 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 122,819 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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V172 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V172 YBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V172 YBD registered?

V172 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V172 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 YBD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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