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V668 XBE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,872 mi
Last recorded95,872 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 XBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 135,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,324 miles

bothside front brake disc slightly pitted

bothside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 98,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bothside front brake disc slightly pitted

bothside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,232 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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V668 XBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V668 XBE, 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 V668 XBE?

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What year was V668 XBE registered?

V668 XBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V668 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 XBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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