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V385 ROA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,650 mi
Last recorded123,650 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 ROA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,650 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

excessive corrosion to nearside front floor/inner sill area

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 123,649 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

excessive corrosion to nearside front floor/inner sill area

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2010 118,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 118,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,514 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR GLASS

Fail 8 Jul 2009 107,512 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR GLASS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 100,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 93,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,187 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 83,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 73,035 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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V385 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V385 ROA, 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 V385 ROA registered?

V385 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V385 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 ROA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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