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V348 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,930 mi
Last recorded176,930 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 176,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 175,716 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 175,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 174,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 170,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 137,571 miles

Oil leaking from rear diff

Stone chip to O/S Headlamp

Fail 14 Nov 2011 137,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leaking from rear diff

Stone chip to O/S Headlamp

Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,657 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 122,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,927 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,205 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,088 miles

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

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

front outer pads wearing low

Fail 15 Oct 2007 55,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front outer pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,202 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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V348 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V348 UAY, 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 V348 UAY registered?

V348 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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