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V195 EFH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 134,296 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring housing both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both sides doors corroded

rear end corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyre tread worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 123,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,318 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear suspension arms poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear suspension arms poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,801 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,346 miles

some surface cracking to all tyres on side walls

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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V195 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V195 EFH, 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 V195 EFH registered?

V195 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V195 EFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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