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V359 NAB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,830 mi
Last recorded179,830 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 NAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 179,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirrior ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 179,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirrior ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,389 miles

Nearside Front Slight play

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre outer slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner wall worn

Fail 5 Apr 2018 178,389 miles

Nearside Front Slight play

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre outer slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner wall worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 175,711 miles

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 175,711 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 172,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 168,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 163,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 158,527 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 158,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 153,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 149,518 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 144,759 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 144,759 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 139,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 133,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 119,688 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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V359 NAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V359 NAB, 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 V359 NAB registered?

V359 NAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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