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W292 ULM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,009 miles

auto box oil leak, dripping

front brakes slightly low

rear tyres slightly low and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,666 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,666 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,813 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,885 miles

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

both front tyre wall cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,979 miles

1.both rear tyres outer wall cracking.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,670 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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W292 ULM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W292 ULM, 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 W292 ULM registered?

W292 ULM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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