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V558 DDE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,706 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,435 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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V558 DDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V558 DDE, 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 V558 DDE registered?

V558 DDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V558 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 DDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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