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WEZ 5824

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 5824
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 100,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to w/archs and doors

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

front and rear sus components rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,663 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,179 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

front number number cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,468 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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WEZ 5824 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEZ 5824, 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 WEZ 5824 registered?

WEZ 5824 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is WEZ 5824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEZ 5824 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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