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V680 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,792 mi
Last recorded166,792 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 166,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 166,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 162,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 159,087 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

advise tinted windows

Fail 14 Oct 2009 159,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

advise tinted windows rear

Pass 29 Aug 2008 141,163 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 115,136 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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V680 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 V680 LHB, 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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V680 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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