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V228 LAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2021 147,230 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 143,775 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre worn from the edges +tyre tread has a serious cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs badly rusted

engine making rattling noise (strong advice)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre shows slight wear to its outer shoulder

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 140,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 139,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,422 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 136,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 134,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 133,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 125,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 123,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 122,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 120,528 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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V228 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V228 LAC, 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 V228 LAC registered?

V228 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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