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V567 VNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV567 VNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 127,867 miles

VARIOUS AREAS OF VEHICLE BODY STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 2 Oct 2012 127,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

VARIOUS AREAS OF VEHICLE BODY STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 7 Oct 2011 125,517 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 125,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 122,822 miles

offside brake discs corroded offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged / worn by under inflation, front exhaust manifold to downpipe bracket fixing corroded away

Fail 10 Sep 2010 122,822 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

offside brake discs corroded offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged / worn by under inflation, front exhaust manifold to downpipe bracket fixing corroded away

Pass 17 Sep 2009 120,305 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 120,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 116,204 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Fail 3 Oct 2007 102,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2004

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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V567 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V567 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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What year was V567 VNV registered?

V567 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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