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V251 WAB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,182 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,371 miles

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

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

both front tyres uneven tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,371 miles

both front tyres uneven tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,863 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,089 miles

judder offside rear footbrake

nearside front tyre just over 2mm of tread remaining

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear pads low

slight play nearside lower balljoint

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,447 miles

corrosion offside front brake pipe

rear brake pads getting low

slight play nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion offside front brake pipe

rear brake pads getting low

slight play nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,931 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,701 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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V251 WAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V251 WAB, 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 V251 WAB registered?

V251 WAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V251 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 WAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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