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V843 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,143 mi
Last recorded176,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 176,143 miles

nail in offside front tyre

both rear brake hoses perishing

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate deteriorating

slight movement in nearside front headlight

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering arms

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 22 Jul 2011 176,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate deteriorating

slight movement in nearside front headlight

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering arms

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 164,010 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs worn.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 164,010 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 152,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 135,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

water pump noisy

Fail 1 Jul 2008 135,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

water pump noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2006 122,650 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

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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V843 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V843 PPU, 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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V843 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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