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V82 ABE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 144,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 131,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer rear seats child seats fitted

rear bush's perishing

rear tail gate latch sticking

Fail 22 Jul 2009 131,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer rear seats child seats fitted

corrosion to rear suspension arms rear coil springs and rear brake pipes

rear bush's perishing

rear tail gate latch sticking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 117,685 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2007 104,770 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,941 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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V82 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V82 ABE, 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 V82 ABE registered?

V82 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V82 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 ABE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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