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V188 NUA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 97,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front shock absorber top mounting area corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn to base rubber on inner edges but tread patterns not cut as deep

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

Offside rear tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep

Rear roadsprings corroded

gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear of inner sills corroded

rear subframe exhaust mounting broken

steel brake pipes to rear flexable brake hoses corroded

steering box damp

Pass 11 Dec 2010 97,199 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn to base rubber on inner edges but tread patterns not cut as deep

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

Offside front shock absorber top mounting area corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep

Rear roadsprings corroded

gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear of inner sills corroded

rear subframe exhaust mounting broken

steel brake pipes to rear flexable brake hoses corroded

steering box damp

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,717 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,146 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,385 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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V188 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V188 NUA, 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 V188 NUA registered?

V188 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V188 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 NUA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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