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V887 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 97,375 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate security

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom of offside rear coil spring going rusty

front and rear number plates will require attention soon

slight lift in nearside bottom balljoint

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,473 miles

advise front and rear number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,677 miles

advise front and rear number plates

advise various chips to front screen outside zone A

Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,188 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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V887 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V887 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 V887 DLP registered?

V887 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V887 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V887 DLP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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