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V740 NMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,394 mi
Last recorded184,394 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 184,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 175,780 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 165,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 165,245 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 155,984 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 155,984 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,735 miles

Some play in steering joints / box

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Some play in steering joints / box

Pass 10 Apr 2008 132,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 121,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 105,131 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 105,131 miles

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

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE , BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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V740 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V740 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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What year was V740 NMV registered?

V740 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V740 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 NMV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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