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V404 LOL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,115 mi
Last recorded212,115 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 212,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 212,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Nov 2013 203,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 193,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 183,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 173,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 164,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 164,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 156,919 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 147,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 139,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 130,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 130,259 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V404 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc 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 V404 LOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V404 LOL registered?

V404 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V404 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V404 LOL 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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