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V375 DBX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,391 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under car

heavy corrsion floor pan both sides

Fail 19 Feb 2021 120,391 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under car

heavy corrsion floor pan both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both inner steering arms

Front both wings corrsion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill covers fitted heavy underseal on repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,795 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,153 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,095 miles

N/S REAR JACKING POINT CORODED(INNER SILL)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S REAR JACKING POINT CORODED (INNER SILL)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,806 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,593 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm.o/s/f tyre tread 3mm.

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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V375 DBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V375 DBX, 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 V375 DBX registered?

V375 DBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V375 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V375 DBX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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