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V503 NVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,604 mi
Last recorded170,604 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 170,604 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front wheel bearing some movement

Fail 20 Oct 2017 170,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front wheel bearing some movement

Pass 7 Oct 2016 164,187 miles

Nearside Front cover missing

Nearside Rear lower door edge becoming corroded

engine water pump noisey/worn

Fail 7 Oct 2016 164,187 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front cover missing

Nearside Rear lower door edge becoming corroded

engine water pump noisey/worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,979 miles

Centre exhaust join,slight leak

Nearside Front indicator lamp front cover missing

Nearside Rear outer sill cover becoming insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,near limit

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

exterior body panels becoming corroded,all round

steel brake pipes,all round,becoming corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 157,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust join,slight leak

Nearside Front indicator lamp front cover missing

Nearside Rear outer sill cover becoming insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,near limit

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

exterior body panels becoming corroded,all round

steel brake pipes,all round,becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 151,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 145,835 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 145,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front wiper blade perishing at ends

rear tyres near limit,n/s rear on limit 195/65/15

Pass 10 Oct 2012 139,710 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 139,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,235 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,963 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,179 miles

ADVISE n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on outer tread shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,885 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 71,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,402 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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V503 NVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V503 NVX, 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 V503 NVX registered?

V503 NVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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