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V399 ETY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,314 miles

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

advise wiper change

Fail 20 Nov 2014 64,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise wiper change

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr and osf tyre worn to min.front reg plate cracked.steering damper damp.

nsr tyre wall damaged.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,646 miles

rear pads worn to minimum, sill panels covered, BAS light on, nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,393 miles

both front indicators faded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,977 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,193 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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V399 ETY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V399 ETY, 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 V399 ETY registered?

V399 ETY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V399 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V399 ETY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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