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V662 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 133,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 133,202 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 125,487 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight pulse on offside front brake

Pass 9 Dec 2011 116,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,192 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 101,463 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate at top

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,202 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

dampness around steering dampener

front coil springs rusty

nearside front tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge

number plates starting to deteriorate

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

dampness around steering dampener

front coil springs rusty

front discs rusting and wearing

nearside front tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge

number plates starting to deteriorate

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,049 miles

both front to rear brake pipews starting to rust

both rear flexis perishing

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

rear number plate deteriorating

seapage of oil from steering dampener

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,582 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear †rear number plate starting to seperate †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †rear flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,502 miles

front wiper slow in operation when first switched on

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in nearside steering idler

very slight play in front hubs

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 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V662 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

V662 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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