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V702 AAN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,224 mi
Last recorded179,224 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 179,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

Fail 20 Nov 2018 179,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

Pass 12 Dec 2017 166,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 166,741 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 151,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged & cut

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 150,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged & cut

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 139,546 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front and rear coil springs

Advanced corrosion to both front and rear shock absorber bodies

Child seats fitted to both rear seats preventing full belt examination

O/s/f jacking pad missing

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe, subframe mountings and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,355 miles

Advancing corrosion to front coil springs

Chips on windscreen

Emmission close to limits

General corrosion to shock absorber bodies, subframes and suspension components

Missfire during emission test

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination. O/s/f jacking pad missing

Some blue smoke in exhaust

Some freeplay to n/s steering and front hub areas

Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,049 miles

General corrosion to all shock absorber bodies

N/s mirror glass broken

Service wear to brake discs

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,380 miles

n/s/f head lamp glass condensated

small stone chips front screen

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

m/s/f door mirrorglass damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,383 miles

Advanced corrosion to all coil springs

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Headlamps condensated

Misfire during emission test and result high for model

N/s mirror lens cracked

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Rear indicators fading

Rear metal brake pipes corroding, advanced corrosion to o/s/r

Small chip on n/s windscreen

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Some deterioration and corrosion to front brake hoses

Some freeplay in n/s steering idler

Some wear to front brake discs

Rear brake pads worn to mot limits and beyond service limits

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,860 miles

Minor damage to o/s/r tyre tread

N/s door mirror glass cracked

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2010 103,860 miles

Minor damage to o/s/r tyre tread

N/s door mirror glass cracked

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

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,364 miles

bad stone chips all over front screen

rear brake pads 25% left

rear silencer box rear metal bracket corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,364 miles

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

bad stone chips all over front screen

rear brake pads 25% left

rear silencer box rear metal bracket corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,029 miles

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

exhaust centre joint & clamp is quite corroded,advise some attention.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,341 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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V702 AAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V702 AAN, 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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V702 AAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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