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W426 RNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,082 mi
Last recorded165,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 165,082 miles

slight corrosion around nearside rear floor pan

Fail 27 Jun 2016 165,082 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion around nearside rear floor pan

Fail 6 Jun 2016 164,809 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,987 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 142,619 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 142,619 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,673 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 140,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 7 Mar 2013 130,154 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,533 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 124,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 114,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,005 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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W426 RNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W426 RNV, 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 W426 RNV registered?

W426 RNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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