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V878 NAX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 NAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,309 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 119,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,232 miles

rear coil springs corroded at lower seats. wiper arm juddering from inital start.

slight play in front antirol bar rubbers. rear floors slight swelling drain plug areas. slight play offside front top ball joint. front brake pads over 50% worn.nearside rear pads worn very close to limit.

slight smearing from wiper blade. plastic under carrage and outer sill covers fitted. engine wet with oil .most other indicators discoloured. brake flex hose rubbers slight cracking.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 114,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded at lower seats. wiper arm juddering from inital start.

slight play in front antirol bar rubbers. rear floors slight swelling drain plug areas. slight play offside front top ball joint. front brake pads over 50% worn.nearside rear pads worn very close to limit.

slight smearing from wiper blade. plastic under carrage and outer sill covers fitted. engine wet with oil .most other indicators discoloured. brake flex hose rubbers slight cracking.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,997 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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V878 NAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V878 NAX, 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 V878 NAX registered?

V878 NAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V878 NAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 NAX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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