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V148 LCY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,592 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play pair (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,885 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Pair (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,313 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,393 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,910 miles

both rear tyres approx 3mm tread

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

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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V148 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V148 LCY, 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 V148 LCY registered?

V148 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V148 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V148 LCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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