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V339 MGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,933 mi
Last recorded181,933 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 181,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 181,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 172,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 158,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 158,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 150,392 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 150,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 133,073 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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V339 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V339 MGX, 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 V339 MGX registered?

V339 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V339 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V339 MGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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