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V242 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,174 mi
Last recorded202,174 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 202,174 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 202,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 202,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING TURRET / INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE SILL / INNER SILL / FLOOR [JACKING POINT AREAS] - FRONT & REAR ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL / JACKING POINT AREA[FRONT] ---- NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 201,089 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis members / inner wings / sills / underside &c.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 199,845 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion sills / underside &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 198,866 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 198,866 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 196,504 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear jacking points / inner sill area & c. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 195,524 miles

Slight corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 29 Apr 2019 192,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 187,250 miles

Slight corrosion offside front inner sill/floor edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 182,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 178,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit APPROX. 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit APPROX. 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 172,998 miles

Front & rear No. plates slightly deteriorated

Offside rear anti-roll bar - bracket to body corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 169,062 miles

Front & Rear No. plates slightly deteriorating

Surface corrosion rear chassis members / suspension arms &c..

Pass 9 May 2013 159,363 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 151,742 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,358 miles

Play in nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush

Slight corrosion to offside front top strut mount

Pass 20 Apr 2009 126,606 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 113,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 113,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 88,105 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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V242 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V242 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 V242 DPB registered?

V242 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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