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V439 EUF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 EUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,537 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 124,522 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 118,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,418 miles

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 115,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,897 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,003 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,002 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,344 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,753 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,007 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both steering rack sidearms

Fail 2 Feb 2011 80,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both steering rack sidearms

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,533 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,899 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,899 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,376 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full undertray fitted

marks to body

plastic sill covers fitted

steering stops dry

Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,362 miles

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

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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V439 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V439 EUF, 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 V439 EUF registered?

V439 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V439 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V439 EUF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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