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V860 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 141,488 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 136,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,586 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 130,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside slight play in steering idler

Offside Front headlamp lense cracked

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,187 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 102,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust bracket corroded and not supporting exhaust but not loose

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

front wiper arm faulty,working at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,871 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 79,216 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,216 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,807 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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V860 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V860 DLP, 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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V860 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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