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V961 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,691 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,685 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 138,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 138,493 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 132,717 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 132,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 128,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 123,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,944 miles

advise floorpan damaged

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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V961 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V961 ABD, 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 V961 ABD registered?

V961 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V961 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V961 ABD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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