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V599 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,881 mi
Last recorded190,881 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 190,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 185,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 185,547 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 181,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 176,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 169,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust surport bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 163,258 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 155,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 134,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 122,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,719 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 101,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 85,699 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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V599 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V599 ABW, 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 V599 ABW registered?

V599 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V599 ABW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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