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V943 LAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,513 mi
Last recorded206,513 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 206,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 196,943 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 196,943 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 176,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 162,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 162,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 145,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 111,488 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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V943 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V943 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 V943 LAR registered?

V943 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V943 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V943 LAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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