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V256 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,966 mi
Last recorded98,966 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,968 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,142 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,022 miles

Offside Front 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 Oct 2011 77,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,368 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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V256 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V256 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 V256 DPB registered?

V256 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V256 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V256 DPB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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