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V945 DTE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV945 DTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 134,444 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,705 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 109,658 miles

outer sills are covered.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills are covered.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,937 miles

outer sills covered so condition cannot be assessed

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,937 miles

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

outer sills covered so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,025 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,779 miles

outer sills are coverred so condition cannot be assessed.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

outer sills are coverred so condition cannot be assessed.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,408 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,353 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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V945 DTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V945 DTE, 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 V945 DTE registered?

V945 DTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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