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V749 PDN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 PDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,217 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

small chip in o/s lower corner of windsceen

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 72,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 69,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,556 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake flexis starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,519 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,902 miles

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

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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V749 PDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V749 PDN, 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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V749 PDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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