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V176 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 143,917 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

prop-shaft joint worn

Fail 10 Sep 2016 143,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

prop-shaft joint worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 140,596 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 135,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 131,586 miles

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)

suspect power steering leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accident damage o/s/r

Pass 7 Jun 2008 104,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

neraside rear tyre low on tread (3.0mm)

slight noise on steering column lock to lock

Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaut nut and bolts rusty

o/s/f tyre very close to inner wheel arch on full lock

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,024 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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V176 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V176 HVW, 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 V176 HVW registered?

V176 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V176 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V176 HVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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