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V909 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,794 mi
Last recorded87,794 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,794 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,568 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,710 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,710 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,746 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 81,746 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 79,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 78,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,658 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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V909 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V909 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 V909 DLP registered?

V909 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V909 DLP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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