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V892 MVO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,126 mi
Last recorded149,126 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 149,126 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 138,663 miles

air bag warning lamp is staying on

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 138,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp is staying on

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 131,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,983 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 98,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,546 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,610 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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V892 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V892 MVO, 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 V892 MVO registered?

V892 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V892 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V892 MVO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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