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V414 LAB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,414 mi
Last recorded150,414 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,414 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 150,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 139,148 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,963 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,794 miles

SLIGHT LEAK STEERING DAMPER

Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,333 miles

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2005 82,745 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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V414 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V414 LAB, 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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V414 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V414 LAB safe to buy?

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