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V692 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,306 mi
Last recorded186,306 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV692 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 186,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 186,306 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 178,989 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

brake pipe from abs pump heavily corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroding + both front coils

outer sills covered

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2016 176,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under side of vehicle heavily under silled in places

Fail 30 Nov 2016 176,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor area/ tank strap (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under side of vehicle heavily under silled in places

Pass 3 Dec 2015 175,019 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch/seat belt mount area (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 30 Nov 2015 175,016 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/seat belt mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch/seat belt mount area (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 13 Nov 2015 174,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f , o/s/r, n/s/r pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded by abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking pad (5.2.6)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 173,060 miles

FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , ALL SUSPENSION DUST COVERS PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Nov 2014 173,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , ALL SUSPENSION DUST COVERS PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise car has slight play at wheels on full lock

Fail 13 Nov 2013 155,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise car has slight play at wheels on full lock

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear floor corroded (around grommit)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 120,337 miles

front hub bearings have slight play

nearside rear tyre getting low

number plates discolouring

slight play in steering arms and idliers

various marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 116,215 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,855 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,596 miles

diesel smoke emissions near limit. 2.79. (limit 3.0)

front brake imbalance. 19% (limit 25%)

offside front and nearside front brake discs and pads new

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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V692 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V692 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.

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V692 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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