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V487 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,083 miles

slight rust

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,898 miles

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

slight rust at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,402 miles

propsharfed front rubber joint worn

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

propsharfed front rubber joint worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,674 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,557 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 43,037 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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V487 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V487 DPB, 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 V487 DPB registered?

V487 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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