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V302 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,815 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,048 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,711 miles

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

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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V302 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V302 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 V302 XNV registered?

V302 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V302 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V302 XNV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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