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V286 ANH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 166,010 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

cut in o/s/f tyre wall cords not visable

o/s front wing corrosion

rear exhaust support rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2011 164,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear exhaust mount corroded but ok at time of test

advise slight play in nsf steering ilde arm bearings

advise surface corrosion to osf wing

advise surface rust on nsr and osf brake pipes advise replacement

Pass 4 Nov 2010 163,109 miles

advise child seat fitted

advise surface rust on nsr and osr brake pipes

Fail 3 Nov 2010 163,109 miles

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

advise child seat fitted

advise surface rust on nsr and osr brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2009 161,875 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 161,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 160,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 160,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 151,919 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 151,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 142,235 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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V286 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V286 ANH, 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 V286 ANH registered?

V286 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V286 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 ANH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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