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V752 DBR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,798 mi
Last recorded73,798 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV752 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,196 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,414 miles

nearside front drag arm has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front drag arm has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,702 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,279 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,275 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,104 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,819 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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V752 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V752 DBR, 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 V752 DBR registered?

V752 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V752 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V752 DBR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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