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V849 WVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,548 mi
Last recorded171,548 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 171,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,873 miles

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

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

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but still visable to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 133,727 miles

both O/S indicator bulb colour faded

front brake discs worn

nail in O/S/R tyre + tread cut

tracking / wheel alignment

Fail 14 Feb 2009 133,727 miles

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

both O/S indicator bulb colour faded

front brake discs worn

nail in O/S/R tyre + tread cut

tracking / wheel alignment

Pass 3 Dec 2007 128,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 120,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 117,419 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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V849 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V849 WVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V849 WVV registered?

V849 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V849 WVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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