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V576 NWR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,794 mi
Last recorded262,794 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV576 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 262,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 255,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 240,046 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 240,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 223,916 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 223,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 204,759 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 192,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 179,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 169,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 163,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 163,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 156,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 156,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 150,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 142,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 142,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 134,854 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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V576 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V576 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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What year was V576 NWR registered?

V576 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V576 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V576 NWR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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