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V501 LGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 147,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 139,977 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 132,817 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 132,817 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 122,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 95,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,677 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 80,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,785 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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V501 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V501 LGF, 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 V501 LGF registered?

V501 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V501 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 LGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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