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V49 XWL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,896 mi
Last recorded177,896 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 177,896 miles

all tyre's wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 171,200 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 171,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 166,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 160,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,530 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 147,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 141,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 135,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 129,662 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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V49 XWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V49 XWL, 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 V49 XWL registered?

V49 XWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V49 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 XWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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