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V727 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 156,563 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 150,785 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

play in inner steering arms

Pass 18 Nov 2014 142,939 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 136,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall and slight wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall and slight wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 121,775 miles

O/S Mirror begin: to deteriorate.

Diff: oil leak.

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 78,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 36,844 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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V727 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V727 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 V727 DPA registered?

V727 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V727 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V727 DPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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