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V73 WUD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,929 miles

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

front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,119 miles

BAS/ASR warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,592 miles

slight play in steering, steering box fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,154 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,247 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 76,247 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,758 miles

oil leak from diff area

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,220 miles

chips in windscreen

oil leak from diff area

wiper blade clip missing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,665 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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V73 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V73 WUD, 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 V73 WUD registered?

V73 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V73 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 WUD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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