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V968 SOC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,818 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,769 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2016 90,388 miles

exhaust brackets corroded off in two places

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,113 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,831 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,628 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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V968 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V968 SOC, 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 V968 SOC registered?

V968 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V968 SOC safe to buy?

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