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V177 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 127,915 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 127,905 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 115,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 103,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,833 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 75,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 57,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 43,020 miles

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

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 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V177 DLM, 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 DLM registered?

V177 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V177 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 DLM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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