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V361 MGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 130,611 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

SRS light on

front both lower ball joints have slight play

front both springs corroded

near side front headlight aim patten slighty not clear

near side front tyre wheel arch cover damaged slighty fouling on tyre

off side rear tyre worn inner edges

oil leak

oil light on

Pass 8 May 2008 127,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 127,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 110,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,722 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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V361 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V361 MGX, 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 V361 MGX registered?

V361 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V361 MGX safe to buy?

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