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V339 NMX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,834 mi
Last recorded143,834 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 143,834 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 143,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 141,230 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged breather pipe (7.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,230 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged breather pipe (7.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 133,449 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 129,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 117,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 117,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 109,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 105,151 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 105,151 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 96,403 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 96,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 87,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 87,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,244 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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 NMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

V339 NMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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