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V7 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 155,729 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

nsr floor corrosion but not in perscribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2013 147,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 138,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 132,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 115,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 105,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 99,315 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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V7 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V7 BLR, 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 V7 BLR registered?

V7 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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