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V569 NWR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

236,636 mi
Last recorded236,636 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV569 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 236,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 236,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 222,644 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 222,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 212,821 miles

23% imbalance on front service brakes

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in damaged nearside headlamp reducing beam output

offside rear bumper section insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2012 212,726 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumper section insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 200,626 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 200,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil weep from both front shock absorbers.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 146,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 134,786 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 127,485 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 116,997 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 116,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 103,871 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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V569 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V569 NWR, 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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V569 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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