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V177 DFF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,897 mi
Last recorded171,897 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 DFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 171,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 171,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2010 165,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 159,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 151,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 151,695 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 135,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 125,140 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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V177 DFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V177 DFF, 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 V177 DFF registered?

V177 DFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V177 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 DFF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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