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V240 WRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,390 mi
Last recorded185,390 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 185,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 182,927 miles

Both rear floor sections corroding not yet deemed excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2016 178,753 miles

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 174,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 174,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 166,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 166,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 158,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,021 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,907 miles

advice 1exhaust hanger broken away but still secure

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,907 miles

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

advice 1exhaust hanger broken away but still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,098 miles

exhaust brackets very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2008 126,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 121,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 107,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 107,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 94,690 miles

offside and nearside tyre 3mm tread 4/5000 miles. bake pad back and front next service

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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V240 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V240 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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What year was V240 WRP registered?

V240 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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