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V582 ANH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,688 mi
Last recorded212,688 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 212,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom of all four doors corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

oversills fitted

play in steering box

wipers eventually switch off

Pass 29 Nov 2013 202,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion in all lower door skins and front wing wheel arches

nearside front fog/driving lamp (within headlamp) not working

nearside front indicator lens is broken/missing

outer rear sill/wheel arch upturn corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 202,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion in all lower door skins and front wing wheel arches

nearside front fog/driving lamp (within headlamp) not working

nearside front indicator lens is broken/missing

outer rear sill/wheel arch upturn corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 188,793 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 188,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 188,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp not working

oil leak ?

Pass 5 Nov 2011 175,569 miles

child seats fitted to rear adult seatbelts

chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front roll bar outer "d" bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 167,323 miles

COVER SILL FITTED

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 167,323 miles

COVER SILL FITTED

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 157,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 147,122 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 134,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 121,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 121,582 miles

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

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

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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V582 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V582 ANH, 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 V582 ANH registered?

V582 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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