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V874 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 110,972 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 110,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 108,329 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 108,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 106,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 105,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,425 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 94,837 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 78,388 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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V874 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V874 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 V874 DLP registered?

V874 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V874 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V874 DLP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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