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V862 DLL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,475 mi
Last recorded158,475 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 DLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,475 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 156,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion various places (6.1.B.2)

Note: all brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 151,548 miles

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

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 151,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 118,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 97,935 miles

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

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

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 DLL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DLL, 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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V862 DLL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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