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V3 WST

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 WST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel breather hose deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,435 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,671 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 666,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 666,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,809 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,803 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,399 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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V3 WST is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V3 WST, 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 V3 WST registered?

V3 WST is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V3 WST safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 WST shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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