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V572 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,958 mi
Last recorded109,958 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 105,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear side light (1 of 2 bulbs fitted) is not working

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,745 miles

Both offside indicators faded slightly

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front road springs rusty

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Metal fuel pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Offside front shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,745 miles

Both offside indicators faded slightly

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front road springs rusty

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal fuel pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light is on.

Coolant level warning light is on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light is on.

Coolant level warning light is on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,901 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 2 Sep 2010 76,198 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,151 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,707 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Aug 2008 62,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,063 miles

ASR light on

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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V572 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V572 MCA, 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 V572 MCA registered?

V572 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V572 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V572 MCA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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