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V992 EAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 125,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,834 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 117,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,740 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 109,735 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 100,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,911 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 50,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,022 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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V992 EAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V992 EAP, 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 V992 EAP registered?

V992 EAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V992 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 EAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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