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V177 DSA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,619 mi
Last recorded132,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 DSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,980 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,210 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,083 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,419 miles

slight play on inner trackrod ends

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,584 miles

slight play on inner track rod ends

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play on inner track rods

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,638 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play on inner track rods

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,499 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play at nearside front and offside front steering rack/inner track rods

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 53,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,444 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 DSA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DSA, 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 DSA registered?

V177 DSA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V177 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 DSA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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