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V92 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,521 mi
Last recorded147,521 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 147,521 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 147,520 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 134,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 128,524 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,490 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

brake pedal pad worn

high level stop lamp poor operation

poor wiper clearing action

rear registration plate deteriorated

stone damage screen

Fail 4 Dec 2006 119,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

high level stop lamp poor operation

poor wiper clearing action

rear registration plate deteriorated

stone damage front screen

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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V92 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V92 MES, 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

How do I check the history of V92 MES?

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What year was V92 MES registered?

V92 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V92 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V92 MES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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