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V239 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,208 mi
Last recorded161,208 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 161,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,158 miles

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion both side silles (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

deaf has oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension system corroded

offside front indicator lens broken

Fail 27 Nov 2015 158,158 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion both side silles (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

deaf has oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension system corroded

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 5 Jun 2014 152,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 147,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 141,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 141,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 133,820 miles

###strong advise#### nearside front side light dim

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2010 133,820 miles

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

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

###strong advise#### nearside front side light dim

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 115,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,748 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 93,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,976 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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V239 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V239 ABD, 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 V239 ABD registered?

V239 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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