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V82 DMC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 93,057 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre ex. mounting cracking

lift in lower ball-joints

play in n/s outer front anti-roll-bar bush

stonechip windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,975 miles

Oil leak at rear axle differential

Rear brake pads wearing low

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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V82 DMC 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 V82 DMC, 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 V82 DMC registered?

V82 DMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V82 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 DMC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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