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V391 DCT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 DCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,774 miles

Coil spring corroded Front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,756 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,110 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,109 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,642 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,418 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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V391 DCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V391 DCT, 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 V391 DCT registered?

V391 DCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V391 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 DCT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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