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V98 NOA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 NOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,952 miles

front end impact damage

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

one of two n/s/r position lamps not working

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front end impact damage

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

one of two n/s/r position lamps not working

Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,638 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure advise refit or remove before it falls into the road

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 Jan 2013 105,556 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat sheild insecure advise refit or remove before it falls into the road

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 98,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,519 miles

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2008 96,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 96,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 86,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 86,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V98 NOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V98 NOA, 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 V98 NOA registered?

V98 NOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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