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V614 DBX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,506 mi
Last recorded164,506 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 164,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 161,656 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area behind seat mounting point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor area corroded

catalyst or silencer has evidence of repair

sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

small chip in screen

Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,528 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp beam i mage slightly vauge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust slightly loose in clamp

Offside headlamp beam i mage slightly vauge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 149,180 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)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

front exhaust mounting bolts loose

headlamp beam images slightly vauge

nsr floor area has slight corrosion

vacuum pipe loose on egr valve

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,736 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 142,622 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,229 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 126,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,844 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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V614 DBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V614 DBX, 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 V614 DBX registered?

V614 DBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V614 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V614 DBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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