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V712 PDV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,353 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 99,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,001 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 90,172 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 83,875 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 77,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 69,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,956 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,227 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,261 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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V712 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V712 PDV, 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 V712 PDV registered?

V712 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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