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V505 YBE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 138,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,977 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2006 92,755 miles

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

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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V505 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V505 YBE, 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 V505 YBE registered?

V505 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V505 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 YBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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