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V337 NGU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,720 mi
Last recorded128,720 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,720 miles

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

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

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & bolt sheared off at front mount

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & some suspension components

engine smokes

os rear view mirror damaged & taped up

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 128,647 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & bolt sheared off at front mount

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & some suspension components

engine smokes

os rear view mirror damaged & taped up

osf tyre worn on outer edge

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,786 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on bodywork

corrosion to undercarriage & components

one bolt at front exhaust mount sheared off

os rear view mirror glass taped on

osf spring mount has been repaired

osf window inop

Fail 8 Oct 2015 124,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion starting on bodywork

corrosion to undercarriage & components

one bolt at front exhaust mount sheared off

os rear view mirror glass taped on

osf spring mount has been repaired

osf window inop

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,329 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt sheared off at front exhaust bracket

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror damaged & taped up

Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,428 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust

front exhaust mount bolt broken

osr rear view mirror glass taped on

play at steering idler arm

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,371 miles

all brake hoses perishing

bolt sheared off at front exhaust mount

damage to bodywork

osf rear view mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,733 miles

1 x bolt sheared off by front exhaust bracket

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to paintwork

Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

damage to os rear view mirror casing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 97,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror glass cracked & casing broken

Pass 6 Sep 2008 91,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 86,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,776 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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V337 NGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V337 NGU, 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 V337 NGU registered?

V337 NGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V337 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V337 NGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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