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V787 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,441 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,942 miles

slight oil leak on rear axle

Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

brakes ; noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoe related

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

lighting ; fog lamp switch knob requires attention

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,956 miles

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

brakes ; noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoe related

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

lighting ; fog lamp switch knob requires attention

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,243 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,753 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 60,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,307 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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V787 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V787 LGC, 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 V787 LGC registered?

V787 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V787 LGC safe to buy?

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