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V974 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,395 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside mirror broken, offside and interior ok

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,540 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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V974 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V974 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 V974 MGY registered?

V974 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V974 MGY safe to buy?

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