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V327 SVY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,663 mi
Last recorded168,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 168,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 168,663 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,900 miles

Both rear tyres worn out on inner edges(raised tread)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both front hubs

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 109,900 miles

Both rear tyres worn out on inner edges(raised tread)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both front hubs

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,515 miles

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut to side but not to cords

Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

road tested (noise from rear axle

Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

road tested (noise from rear axle

Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,663 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,362 miles

driver side door mirror slightly cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2007 54,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,234 miles

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

all tyres on limt

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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V327 SVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V327 SVY, 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 V327 SVY registered?

V327 SVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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