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V892 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 111,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 97,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 97,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Apr 2022 90,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s/f coil spring top mount

Fail 9 Apr 2022 90,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s/f coil spring top mount

Pass 12 Apr 2021 86,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 83,334 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s outer tail light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

engine and axle oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and axle oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,819 miles

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

both rear tyres very close to limit boarderline

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,819 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres very close to limit boarderline

Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,806 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 29,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,699 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 25,699 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,131 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 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V892 YNH, 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 V892 YNH registered?

V892 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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