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V866 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,913 mi
Last recorded107,913 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 107,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front rusty and holed

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust heat shields coming adrift

fuel tank rubber pipes perishing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have big wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings holed and corroded

fuel filler pipe perishing

steering damper damp

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering dampener damp

Fail 24 Mar 2022 102,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering dampener damp

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,740 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer tread and perishing

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer tread and perishing

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wearing inner and cracking (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,857 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,726 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,953 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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V866 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V866 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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What year was V866 DLP registered?

V866 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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