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V936 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV936 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear is showing signs of age

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear fuel tank damp/sticky(no leaks found dureing test)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread aera

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,832 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,798 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear plate slightly deterioted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,449 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,184 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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V936 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 V936 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 V936 MGY registered?

V936 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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