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V590 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,606 mi
Last recorded145,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 145,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 145,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 136,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 136,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 133,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 123,851 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 123,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 112,779 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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V590 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V590 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.

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What year was V590 MCA registered?

V590 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V590 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 MCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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