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V57 WVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,727 mi
Last recorded132,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 125,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,722 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front near and offside brake pads getting low

heat shield laying on center of exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,779 miles

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

both near and offside tyres worn on the inside edges

Fail 27 Jul 2012 112,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both near and offside tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,795 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 22 Jul 2011 106,791 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,186 miles

all brake pipes at flexi ends rusting

Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 88,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,654 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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V57 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V57 WVV, 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 V57 WVV registered?

V57 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V57 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 WVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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