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V732 NMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,365 mi
Last recorded149,365 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 149,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 149,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 147,774 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 147,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak not damping !! (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 May 2016 147,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,555 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 140,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 140,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 136,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 129,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 125,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 121,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,341 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 117,322 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

WINDSCREEN WIPER HAS SLOW SPOT, ADVISE INVESTIGATION.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,888 miles

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

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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V732 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc 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 V732 NMV, 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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V732 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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