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V428 LBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,488 mi
Last recorded185,488 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2017 185,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 170,349 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 144,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 120,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,293 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,007 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,652 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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V428 LBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V428 LBH, 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 V428 LBH registered?

V428 LBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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