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V434 DCC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 DCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 127,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 116,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 101,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,170 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,374 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 81,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 74,825 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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V434 DCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V434 DCC, 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 V434 DCC registered?

V434 DCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V434 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V434 DCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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