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V38 NEO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,353 mi
Last recorded115,353 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 NEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,254 miles

n/s/r tyte getting low & worn inner & outer

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit & has a nail in it

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyte getting low & worn inner & outer

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit & has a nail in it

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,999 miles

bonnet latch is tempromental

Fail 25 Mar 2021 87,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet latch is tempromental

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,084 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,502 miles

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

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

exposed brake pipes salting up

osr rubber jacking pad missing

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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V38 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V38 NEO, 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 V38 NEO registered?

V38 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V38 NEO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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