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V72 EWV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,133 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,048 miles

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

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,406 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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V72 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V72 EWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V72 EWV registered?

V72 EWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V72 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 EWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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