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V517 EWV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,740 mi
Last recorded170,740 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 170,740 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board turbocharger; downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper park malfunction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 164,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 155,778 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 29 Oct 2016 155,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 31 Oct 2015 140,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 130,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 120,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 120,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,432 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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V517 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V517 EWV, 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 V517 EWV registered?

V517 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V517 EWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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