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V266 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,111 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

sill covers fitter & underbody covers

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

sill covers fitter & underbody covers

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

n/s/r door damaged

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

n/s/r door damaged

underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 154,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 149,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 145,533 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine and diff

Fail 27 Feb 2008 145,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine and diff

Pass 16 Jan 2007 139,800 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 127,998 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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V266 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V266 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 V266 DPB registered?

V266 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V266 DPB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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