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V36 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,746 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,216 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,928 miles

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,928 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid becoming low

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,089 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn and discs lipped

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 83,617 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm.

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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V36 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V36 DPA, 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 V36 DPA registered?

V36 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V36 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 DPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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