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V718 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

425 mi
Last recorded425 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 425 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,009 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2018 33,929 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 33,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,079 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Steel wheel fitted

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 32,079 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Steel wheel fitted

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,334 miles

Full size spare wheel fitted o/s/r at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak by transmission bell housing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 31,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Full size spare wheel fitted o/s/r at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak by transmission bell housing

n/s/r brake disc signs of over heating

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 30,872 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,626 miles

oil leak from differential

Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,592 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak from differential

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,052 miles

Some pitting to rear brake discs.

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing thin.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,692 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,592 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

light stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,803 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,240 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,240 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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V718 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V718 DPA, 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 V718 DPA registered?

V718 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V718 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V718 DPA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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