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V935 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,896 mi
Last recorded149,896 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV935 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 149,896 miles

Lots of surface corrosions underneath of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front door corroded but no sharp edges.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 149,896 miles

Lots of surface corrosions underneath of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front door corroded but no sharp edges.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,914 miles

surface corrosion under the floor

Pass 3 Oct 2013 132,918 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 132,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 117,763 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 117,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 110,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,586 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level warning light on

slight noise on the nearside rear backplate

Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,586 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level warning light on

slight noise on the nearside rear backplate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,401 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

all four tyres appear to have a small lump in the sidewall but is not a reason for failure

Pass 13 Dec 2007 95,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V935 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V935 MGY, 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 V935 MGY registered?

V935 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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