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V811 NVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,064 mi
Last recorded110,064 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 110,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

both rear and offside front coil springs corodded

both rear hubs slightly noisy when spun

fuel filter deterioating

surface corossion in both rear lower wheel arches,inner sills and nearside rear floor

Fail 2 May 2017 110,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

both rear and offside front coil springs corodded

both rear hubs slightly noisy when spun

fuel filter deterioating

surface corossion in both rear lower wheel arches,inner sills and nearside rear floor

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear lower wheel arches and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler/inner track rod baljoint (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear hubs/axle sound slightly noisy when spun

coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

covers obscuring some testable components

fuel filter canister in poor condition

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

steering wheel stitching split

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour not amber (1.4.A.2f)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear lower wheel arches and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler/inner track rod baljoint (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear hubs/axle sound slightly noisy when spun

coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

covers obscuring some testable components

fuel filter canister in poor condition

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

steering wheel stitching split

Pass 5 May 2015 86,280 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2015 86,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 815,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and offside front suspension coil springs corodded

exhaust system slightly deterioated

steering wheel rim has freyed stitching

Fail 21 Apr 2014 81,485 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and offside front suspension coil springs corodded

exhaust system slightly deterioated

steering wheel rim has freyed stitching

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,403 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flashers faded

corrosion near offside and nearside rear suspension mountings.(prescribed areas) but not considered excessive

nearside rear fog lamp comes on with side lights

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,909 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,391 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,859 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,522 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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V811 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V811 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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What year was V811 NVW registered?

V811 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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