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V731 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,421 mi
Last recorded162,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 162,421 miles

Front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 151,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 151,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,347 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,767 miles

ESP light on

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,253 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater is starting to fade from amber towards white.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,774 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,727 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,932 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,461 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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V731 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V731 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 V731 DPA registered?

V731 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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