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V267 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV267 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 142,091 miles

centre exhaust mounting secured with wire

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads worn near the limit

Fail 20 Feb 2012 142,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust mounting secured with wire

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads worn near the limit

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,413 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust mounting secured with wire

rear tyres nails in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2011 139,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust mounting secured with wire

rear tyres nails in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2010 134,777 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2010 134,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 124,440 miles

Both front tyres worn near limit on inside edge of tread

Slight lift at steering idler.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 116,243 miles

O/s/f tyre worn to limit on inside edge of tread.

Slight lift in steering idler.

Surface corrosion at ends of both front to rear and o/s and n/s/f brake pipes.

Wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 112,680 miles

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

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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V267 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 V267 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V267 DPB registered?

V267 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V267 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V267 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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