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V571 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,796 mi
Last recorded161,796 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 161,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 161,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 159,605 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 154,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,149 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 141,812 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 136,038 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 136,038 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 132,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 126,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,098 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

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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V571 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 V571 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V571 DPB registered?

V571 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V571 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V571 DPB 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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