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V419 LAB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play at ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 131,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play at ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,822 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,829 miles

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

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

both front upper strut mounting points corroded and starting to weaken

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts and underbody

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,139 miles

Nearside Front steering inner ball end

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod end has slight play

slight corrosion to all shock absorber outer casings

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes in engine bay

Pass 16 Aug 2014 121,957 miles

slight corrosion to all shock absoreber outer casings

slight play in n/s steering track rod inner ball end

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to all shock absoreber outer casings

slight play in n/s steering track rod inner ball end

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,757 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,130 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 117,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,595 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING

ODD TYRE TREAD PATTERNS REAR

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,595 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ODD TYRE TREAD PATTERNS REAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 106,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 83,522 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,234 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 66,189 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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V419 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V419 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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V419 LAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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