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V295 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 118,805 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead dented and showing fatigue marks (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion of under body and components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise all brake pipes require /cleaning up

advise exhaust system

advise front tyres /condition

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,455 miles

advise exhaust system/all brake pi[es corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,124 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 89,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,034 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 58,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,580 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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V295 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V295 XNV, 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 V295 XNV registered?

V295 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V295 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V295 XNV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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