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V691 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 104,682 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 104,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 87,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,803 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,012 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,994 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 25 Jun 2011 44,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,272 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

reaqr number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,269 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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V691 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V691 LHB, 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 V691 LHB registered?

V691 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V691 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 LHB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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