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V259 EVU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,201 mi
Last recorded104,201 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 104,201 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheel arch rusty

both inner and outer sill rusty

both rear wheel arch rusty

under body rustty

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

under body rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2020 100,233 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

under body rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings are rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,622 miles

Front suspension worn

Rear bushes slightly cracked

under body rusted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension worn

Rear bushes slightly cracked

under body rusted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,199 miles

ns/os rust on arches

play in steering joints

Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

ns/os rust on arches

play in steering joints

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play

Offside Front D bush has slightly cracked

outer or inner body have slightly rusted

under cover with tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play

Offside Front D bush has slightly cracked

outer or inner body have slightly rusted

under cover with tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,858 miles

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

under body slightly rusted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 74,858 miles

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

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

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

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

under body slightly rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,027 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,499 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,499 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,556 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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V259 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V259 EVU, 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 V259 EVU registered?

V259 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V259 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 EVU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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