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V287 WNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,094 mi
Last recorded136,094 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 WNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 136,094 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 136,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking PIPE (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 124,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

front and rear number plates deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres near limit and bald on inside shoulders

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,622 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear number plates deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres near limit and bald on inside shoulders

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,914 miles

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

number plates deteriorating

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 8 May 2012 97,140 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)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front lower arm inner bushes deteriorating n/s + o/s

rear brake discs corroding

rear offside tyre bald inside shoulder

Fail 1 May 2012 97,111 miles

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

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)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front lower arm inner bushes deteriorating n/s + o/s

rear brake discs corroding

rear offside tyre bald inside shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,557 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,927 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic sill covers and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,304 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 46,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V287 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V287 WNV, 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 V287 WNV registered?

V287 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V287 WNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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