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V180 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,307 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,346 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade split

oil leak,signs of fluid on injectors

rear brake balance poor

signs of corrosion front crossmember by suspension mounts,engine covers fitted limited view of components

signs of corrosion osr chassis rail

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade split

oil leak,signs of fluid on injectors

rear brake balance poor

signs of corrosion front crossmember by suspension mounts,engine covers fitted limited view of components

signs of corrosion osr chassis rail

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V180 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V180 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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What year was V180 ABD registered?

V180 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V180 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V180 ABD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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