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V791 NVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,737 mi
Last recorded187,737 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 187,737 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 187,658 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper stops in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 186,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

wear to front anti roll bar end rubbers

Pass 5 Nov 2020 185,617 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

both front track rod end boot rubbers perishing

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

slight wear to both front anti roll bar end rubbers

Pass 4 Nov 2019 183,780 miles

Front wear to front anti roll bar end rubbers

both front track rod end boots perishing

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2018 180,558 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

n/s/f track rod end boot perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,900 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar end rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner edge wear to both front tyres

slight wear to both front inner tracking arms

slight wheel bearing play to both front wheels

wiper smeary

Fail 9 Nov 2017 177,874 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking mount , ( marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar end rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner edge wear to both front tyres

slight wear to both front inner tracking arms

slight wheel bearing play to both front wheels

wiper smeary

Pass 14 Nov 2016 174,817 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2015 171,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 168,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust front bracket broken off but system not insecure

slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 6 Nov 2013 164,632 miles

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

exhaust front bracket broken but system not insecure

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2012 160,753 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 160,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 156,746 miles

rear indicators starting to show white light

exhaust front bracket corroding

slight wear in front anti roll bar end rubbers

Fail 10 Nov 2011 156,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust front bracket corroding

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight wear in front anti roll bar end rubbers

Pass 17 Nov 2010 152,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 152,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 143,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008
Pass 26 Oct 2007 125,521 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,045 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 112,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 91,806 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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V791 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V791 NVW, 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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V791 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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