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V761 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 153,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RUST ON DOORS AND WINGS

Fail 29 May 2021 153,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RUST ON DOORS AND WINGS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 150,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 146,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 146,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 143,432 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 139,961 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 135,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 129,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 123,926 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 119,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 113,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 108,189 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,744 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 90,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2006 90,874 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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V761 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V761 DGP, 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 V761 DGP registered?

V761 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is V761 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 DGP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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