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V180 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2015 113,246 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2014 95,176 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 94,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 68,866 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 68,866 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,180 miles

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 29 May 2010 58,814 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 58,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,009 miles

windscreen scored

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust front pipe mounting brackett corroded and thin

exhaust middle section corroded and thin

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 14 May 2008 51,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen scratched at outer wiper sweep

Fail 14 May 2008 51,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 48,026 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 43,882 miles

n/s/f tyre is getting low [3mm]and is starting to wear on outside edge.

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 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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V180 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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