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V720 LOL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,141 mi
Last recorded193,141 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 193,141 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to rear sub frame

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 22 May 2013 193,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to rear sub frame

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 183,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 May 2011 175,498 miles

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

o/s wing repeater lense

Pass 25 May 2010 163,695 miles

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

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

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

light switch button loose

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2009 143,550 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 143,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 110,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 107,637 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 107,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 99,638 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed.

Rear number plate tarnished.

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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V720 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V720 LOL, 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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V720 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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