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V690 NRH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 NRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,799 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,602 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,602 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Corrosion to front coil spring upper mounts.

Corrosion to front exhaust clamp bolts.

Corrosion to nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes.

Pass 22 May 2010 94,010 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 81,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 68,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 68,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,099 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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V690 NRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V690 NRH, 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 V690 NRH registered?

V690 NRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V690 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V690 NRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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