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V418 ROA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,525 mi
Last recorded114,525 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 ROA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 114,525 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 114,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,981 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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V418 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel 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 V418 ROA, 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 V418 ROA registered?

V418 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V418 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V418 ROA 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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