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V525 EFH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,545 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking centre metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,813 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,700 miles

nearside and offside front indicator lamps starting to discolour

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,294 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside indicator lamps starting to discolour

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside indicator lamps starting to discolour

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,199 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 73,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 67,710 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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V525 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V525 EFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V525 EFH registered?

V525 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V525 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 EFH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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