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V42 WVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,990 mi
Last recorded64,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,990 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,076 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,967 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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V42 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V42 WVV, 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 V42 WVV registered?

V42 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V42 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 WVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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