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V491 PFL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,736 mi
Last recorded157,736 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 PFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,736 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,945 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,948 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNERATH.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 147,803 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2015 144,944 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,794 miles

corrosion suspension.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,972 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,036 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,453 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 134,450 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 130,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 127,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 118,881 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 114,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V491 PFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V491 PFL, 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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V491 PFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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