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V618 RDA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,183 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake caliper boot split

rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 9 Nov 2017 130,183 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake caliper boot split

rear brake pads 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,433 miles

Front transmission oil cooler pipe corroded

Offside Rear indicator slightly white

Rear suspension springs heavily corroded

both side repeater lamps, securing tabs are broken

center exhaust heat shield loose

coolant level was low

rear brake pads approx 4mm

rear suspension arm front bushes are perished

Fail 10 Nov 2016 125,369 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front transmission oil cooler pipe corroded

Offside Rear indicator slightly white

Rear suspension springs heavily corroded

center exhaust heat shield loose

coolant level was low

rear brake pads approx 4mm

rear suspension arm front bushes are perished

Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,362 miles

o/s/f brake caliper boot spilt

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,333 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks poor

front shockers corroded

front steel brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexy brake hoses perished

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres at legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,382 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,250 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,030 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,450 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,114 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 65,298 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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V618 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V618 RDA, 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 V618 RDA registered?

V618 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V618 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V618 RDA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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