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V1 SLC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 100,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,768 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 87,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,387 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,608 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 51,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,372 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,870 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 21,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V1 SLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V1 SLC, 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 V1 SLC registered?

V1 SLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V1 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 SLC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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