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V391 NVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,844 mi
Last recorded155,844 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,329 miles

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

Centre heat-cover hanging down on exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Second-hand tyres fitted on all four wheels

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 144,329 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre heat cover hanging down on exhaust system

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 128,439 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 128,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,278 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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V391 NVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V391 NVX, 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 V391 NVX registered?

V391 NVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V391 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 NVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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