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V236 WRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,466 mi
Last recorded130,466 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,466 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,464 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 129,011 miles

limited check to outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre ball joint into steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre ball joint into steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,858 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s repeater lens missing

outer sills not checked (plastic sill covers fitted)

Fail 19 Sep 2019 126,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s repeater lens missing

outer sills not checked (plastic sill covers fitted)

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,766 miles

Front Anti Roll Bar Corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

oil leak

side skirts covering sill for inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

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

oil leak

side skirts covering sill for inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 119,022 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play advise not drive vehicle (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system and mounts corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic trim fitted on sills

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills corroded

sills have traces of fibre glass

under body components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,951 miles

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 106,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2009 85,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,201 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 51,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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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V236 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V236 WRP, 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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V236 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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