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V347 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 100,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,795 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,363 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,218 miles

all indicator bulbs fading

rear number plate fading

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,994 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,488 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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V347 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V347 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 V347 DPB registered?

V347 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V347 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 DPB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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