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V52 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,483 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,613 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,237 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,456 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,595 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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V52 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V52 MES, 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 V52 MES registered?

V52 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V52 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 MES shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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