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V928 LCP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,066 mi
Last recorded152,066 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV928 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 152,066 miles

front discs rusty. front brake pads wearing thin. n/s/f wheel arch is rusty. rear brake discs rusty. under-trays fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 152,066 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs rusty. front brake pads wearing thin. n/s/f wheel arch is rusty. rear brake discs rusty. under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 152,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

frnt tyres ns & os tread wear indicators showing

ns & os sills slightly corroded

osf inner steering arm slight movement

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 May 2011 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

frnt tyres ns & os tread wear indicators showing

ns & os sills slightly corroded

osf inner steering arm slight movement

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 129,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 105,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,924 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 98,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V928 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V928 LCP, 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 V928 LCP registered?

V928 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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