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V533 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,587 mi
Last recorded195,587 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 195,587 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted on sills

ns/os jacking point excess corosion

Fail 15 May 2017 195,587 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted on sills

ns/os jacking point excess corosion

Pass 17 May 2016 195,017 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 193,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 193,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 189,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 178,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 153,024 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 153,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 129,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 121,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 114,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,573 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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V533 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc 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 V533 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.

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V533 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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