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V341 VNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV341 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 134,833 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,584 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,919 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear under sills and rear floors surface rust

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

rear under sills and rear floors surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,882 miles

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

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED.

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cover sills fitted

steering drop arm has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,828 miles

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

n/s/f drop arm has slight in bush

Fail 5 Mar 2007 102,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,965 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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V341 VNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V341 VNH, 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 V341 VNH registered?

V341 VNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V341 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V341 VNH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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