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V451 LCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,636 mi
Last recorded158,636 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,636 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 153,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 148,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 140,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 135,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 119,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 109,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 109,160 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 103,367 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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V451 LCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V451 LCW, 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 V451 LCW registered?

V451 LCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V451 LCW safe to buy?

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