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V347 LAF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 72,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,206 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,206 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion

rear suspension has corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion

rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,630 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,524 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 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LAF, 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 LAF registered?

V347 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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