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V640 RDA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,824 mi
Last recorded168,824 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 168,824 miles

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

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

both lamps lens cracked aim ok

Pass 25 Jan 2010 161,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 161,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 151,710 miles

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

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

o/s/f head light lens cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2009 151,710 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f head light lens cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 143,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 131,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 118,676 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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V640 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V640 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 V640 RDA registered?

V640 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V640 RDA safe to buy?

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