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V215 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,582 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,582 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,160 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,674 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight bodywork damage

Fail 11 Sep 2013 111,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight bodywork damage

Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,124 miles

damage to o/s front road wheel outer rim

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

damage to o/s front road wheel outer rim

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,085 miles

rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front indicators starting to flash white

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,433 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake hoses cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake hoses cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,383 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 63,070 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 63,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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V215 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V215 MGW, 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 V215 MGW registered?

V215 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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