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V56 NEO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 NEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,625 miles

There is a slight oil mistting around the rear of the diff.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,625 miles

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

There is a slight oil mistting around the rear of the diff.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 53,825 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,191 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 44,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,866 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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V56 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V56 NEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V56 NEO registered?

V56 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V56 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 NEO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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