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V681 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 62,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 62,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,447 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2017 59,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2015 57,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,849 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,528 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,859 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,053 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V681 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V681 YNH, 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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V681 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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