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V560 RNP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 RNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,037 miles

front brake pads appear low/discs poor

some play at offside front lower ball joint recomend early renewal

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,874 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,740 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all four flasher bulbs faded near to legal limit

nearside rear tyre starting to seperate [not yet exposing chord recomend renewal]

Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,235 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked /perished

Pass 29 Oct 2007 93,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,488 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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V560 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V560 RNP, 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 V560 RNP registered?

V560 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V560 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 RNP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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