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V289 LAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,240 mi
Last recorded184,240 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 184,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front steering arms play

front no plate cracked

n/s/f and n/s/r doors outer skin corroded

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2010 168,892 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 168,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 163,514 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 163,508 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 159,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 147,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 147,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,402 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 130,402 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 115,600 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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V289 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc 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 V289 LAC, 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 V289 LAC registered?

V289 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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