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V5 AYD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 127,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 126,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 115,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 107,962 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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V5 AYD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V5 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 AYD registered?

V5 AYD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V5 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 AYD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V5 AYD have outstanding finance?

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