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V609 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,912 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,610 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,286 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,949 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,853 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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V609 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V609 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V609 ABW?

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What year was V609 ABW registered?

V609 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V609 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 ABW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V609 ABW have outstanding finance?

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