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V830 DBL

1999 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C 320113,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,571 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,566 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 87,301 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 87,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,976 miles

Front exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,177 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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V830 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V830 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V830 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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