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V529 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,958 mi
Last recorded184,958 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 184,958 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 184,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 179,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 179,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 169,995 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 169,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 158,061 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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V529 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V529 MMA, 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 V529 MMA registered?

V529 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V529 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V529 MMA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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