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V516 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,539 mi
Last recorded151,539 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 151,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,736 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,828 miles

rust on rear brake discs but still good and good brake performance

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,385 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,093 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 91,888 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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V516 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V516 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 V516 DPB registered?

V516 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V516 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 DPB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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