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V687 NMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,229 mi
Last recorded196,229 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 196,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 187,640 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 177,128 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 177,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 164,114 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 164,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 155,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,012 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 120,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 102,500 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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V687 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V687 NMV, 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 V687 NMV registered?

V687 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V687 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V687 NMV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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