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V316 SWT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,179 mi
Last recorded106,179 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 SWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch/innersill becoming corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded through

advise covers on sills

advise small stonechip in zone a

Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /wheelarch edge corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch/innersill becoming corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded through

advise covers on sills

advise o/s/f floor corroded through

advise small stonechip in zone a

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,453 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer plastic sill cover insecure

Offside rear tyre has wire stuck in tread pattern

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,949 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,938 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,135 miles

offside front tyre on wear limit

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SWT, 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 V316 SWT registered?

V316 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V316 SWT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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