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V622 LCY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,381 mi
Last recorded151,381 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 149,849 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub frame corroded but not serious weakened

Pass 20 Dec 2018 147,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe onto fuel tank clip corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 147,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe onto fuel tank clip corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 144,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 141,460 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,074 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 136,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 121,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Nov 2007 78,532 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,900 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 56,566 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)

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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V622 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V622 LCY, 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 V622 LCY registered?

V622 LCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V622 LCY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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