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V316 EHH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,128 mi
Last recorded165,128 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 165,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe mountings corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 165,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe mountings corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 159,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 149,716 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 149,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,846 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 138,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,379 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 131,372 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,896 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,306 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 103,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,699 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on edges of tread

offside front tyre tread worn on outside edge of tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm on edges of tread

rear brake pads worn

wear in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge rest of tyre down to 3mm of tread.

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm of tread.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,851 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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V316 EHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V316 EHH, 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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V316 EHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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