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V87 LGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside and some body panels

Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 57,018 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN)

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 10 Dec 2018 54,974 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release lever is broken

Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,954 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release lever is broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,214 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,591 miles

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

child seat

nearside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,825 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,621 miles

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

both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,300 miles

both side repters starting to turn white

nearside front tyre cut

screen wash bottel leacking

Fail 18 Nov 2010 42,300 miles

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

both side repters starting to turn white

nearside front tyre cut

screen wash bottel leacking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,031 miles

o/s rear tyre near to 1.6

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,302 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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V87 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V87 LGW, 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 V87 LGW registered?

V87 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V87 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V87 LGW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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