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V35 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,632 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust.

Pass 5 May 2017 78,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 78,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,225 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,490 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,490 miles

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

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

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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V35 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V35 MES, 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 V35 MES registered?

V35 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V35 MES safe to buy?

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