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V754 ECW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,725 mi
Last recorded156,725 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,725 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on fuel pipe- nearside rear

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 156,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on fuel pipe- nearside rear

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 145,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 134,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 121,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,627 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 88,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,655 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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V754 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V754 ECW, 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 V754 ECW registered?

V754 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V754 ECW safe to buy?

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