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V160 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,771 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,882 miles

All brake pipes coated

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 86,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes showing imbalance on brake test

Pass 19 May 2012 86,144 miles

rear brakes showing imbalance on brake test

Fail 9 May 2011 85,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 85,038 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,101 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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V160 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V160 DPB, 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 V160 DPB registered?

V160 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V160 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 DPB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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