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V723 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,604 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,831 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,861 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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V723 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V723 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 V723 DPA registered?

V723 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V723 DPA safe to buy?

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