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V662 SVY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,192 mi
Last recorded243,192 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 243,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner drive shaft boots splitting

slight play n/s & o/s/f steering

Pass 18 Mar 2014 234,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 228,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play steering box slight playn/s/f steering arm ball joint

Fail 2 Apr 2013 228,471 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play steering box slight playn/s/f steering arm ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 220,191 miles

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

o/s/f wheel brg noisy

Fail 14 Mar 2012 220,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f wheel brg noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2011 211,430 miles

n/s/f wheel brg has slight play

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wheel brg has slight play & noise

Pass 7 Nov 2007 204,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 204,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 181,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 181,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 160,693 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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V662 SVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V662 SVY, 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 V662 SVY registered?

V662 SVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V662 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V662 SVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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