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V7 ANS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,005 mi
Last recorded174,005 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ANS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 174,005 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 174,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,586 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 161,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 150,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,507 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,818 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear wheel arch sligthly corroded

o/s/f headlight crack

Fail 26 Sep 2012 131,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear wheel arch sligthly corroded

o/s/f headlight crack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 125,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 119,648 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 119,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 116,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,526 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 106,522 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 93,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,952 miles

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

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

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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V7 ANS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V7 ANS, 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 V7 ANS registered?

V7 ANS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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