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V533 SOC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,104 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,230 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,030 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 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SOC, 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 V533 SOC registered?

V533 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V533 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 SOC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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