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V329 ENF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV329 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,841 miles

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Rear underseal spotted on rear axle and brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface rust underneath

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,198 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated in the middle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one nut missing from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows are tinted......lowering spring fitted..

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows are tinted......lowering spring fitted..

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,932 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,286 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 74,286 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,031 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 71,031 miles

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

Slight play both front wheel bearings

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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V329 ENF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V329 ENF, 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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V329 ENF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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