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V862 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 154,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 150,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 139,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,567 miles

Damage to front bumper

offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front/rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,679 miles

Oil leak

front/rear wheelarches corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,262 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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V862 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V862 DLC, 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 V862 DLC registered?

V862 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V862 DLC shows 18 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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