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V308 LCY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,135 mi
Last recorded144,135 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 144,135 miles

corrision on rear road springs

Pass 29 May 2012 137,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 131,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 122,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 116,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 112,275 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 112,275 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,301 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 96,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 91,086 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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V308 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V308 LCY, 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 V308 LCY registered?

V308 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V308 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 LCY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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