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V420 SOB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 SOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 138,540 miles

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

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

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

signs of standing-slight perishing to front tyres,exhaust bolts corroding,localised corrosion small area of offside rear inner wing

Fail 7 Aug 2017 138,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

signs of standing-slight perishing to front tyres,exhaust bolts corroding,localised corrosion small area of offside rear inner wing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,756 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 127,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 120,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 116,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,169 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 85,375 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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V420 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V420 SOB, 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 V420 SOB registered?

V420 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V420 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 SOB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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