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V927 LAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV927 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 96,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear

exhaust system starting to corrode

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to wear

offside front tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

rear diff leaking

sill covers

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

underbody starting to corrde

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,338 miles

Fuel pipe starting to corrode

Lower engine covers fitted

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe starting to corrode

Lower engine covers fitted

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,993 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 74,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,130 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 63,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,482 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,588 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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V927 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V927 LAR, 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 V927 LAR registered?

V927 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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