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V168 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,829 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

wiper smeering screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres . sidewall badly perished RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres . sidewall badly perished RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,102 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,099 miles

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,537 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint. front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,710 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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V168 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V168 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 V168 DPB registered?

V168 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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