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V563 VNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 VNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 142,615 miles

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

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

advise area of advanced corrosion on offside rear outer arch/sill.

advise rear brake pipes corroded! advise replacement.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 142,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise area of advanced corrosion on offside rear outer arch/sill.

advise rear brake pipes corroded! advise replacement.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise tracking be checked.

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2014 139,006 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise tracking be checked.

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2013 132,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 129,966 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 129,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 127,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 127,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 122,978 miles

front number plate discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2010 122,972 miles

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

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

front number plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,611 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 99,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 90,830 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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V563 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V563 VNV, 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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V563 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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