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V437 DCJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,363 mi
Last recorded136,363 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 DCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 136,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 122,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 113,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,164 miles

corossion on rear disc no o/s

Fail 30 Jun 2010 112,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corossion on rear disc no o/s

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 102,646 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs sligth throw (vibraition)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 May 2006 87,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2005 82,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V437 DCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V437 DCJ, 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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V437 DCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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