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V261 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,679 mi
Last recorded171,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,679 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 171,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 166,963 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 166,963 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 160,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 160,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 155,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 152,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 152,332 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 152,332 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 148,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 148,081 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 142,819 miles

indicators are flashing fast but less than 120 per minute

Fail 26 Feb 2013 142,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

indicators are flashing fast but less than 120 per minute

Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 136,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 121,186 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 121,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 109,680 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,031 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,031 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V261 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V261 OBD, 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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V261 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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