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V875 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,387 mi
Last recorded119,387 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 119,385 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers arm not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cap, where welded to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,664 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,231 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,628 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK - ADVISE ATTENTION

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,970 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HOUSING LOOSE

NSF SIDE REPEATER BULB MIN PASS TURNING WHITE

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OSR+NSR INIDCATOR BULBS TURNING WHITE

oil leak around gearbox

slight play in nsf hub bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,993 miles

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

nsf indicator repeater, losing it's amber coating, adv attn.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,988 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf indicator repeater, losing it's amber coating, adv attn.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,670 miles

oil leak

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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V875 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 83.3%.

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 V875 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 V875 DLP registered?

V875 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V875 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V875 DLP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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