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V699 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV699 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,798 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 116,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,046 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle but not considered excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion to under side of vehicle but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 104,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,327 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall has been glued closed

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall has been glued closed

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,350 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,169 miles

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust middle heat shield insucure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,050 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,940 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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V699 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V699 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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What year was V699 YNH registered?

V699 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V699 YNH safe to buy?

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