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V954 LCP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,627 miles

rear brake pipes corrodes over top of tank

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,098 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,601 miles

osf shock corroded

osf wheel buckled

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 99,351 miles

rear brake pipes just starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2007 92,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 79,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 79,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,570 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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V954 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V954 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 V954 LCP registered?

V954 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V954 LCP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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