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V957 LCP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 134,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,924 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,924 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,425 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust silencer mounting bracket

engine undertray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,925 miles

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

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

corrosion on middle exhaust silencer

offside front tyre depth low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2009 122,925 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust silencer

offside front tyre depth low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2008 119,432 miles

engine undertray fitted

osr tyre on 1,6mm

Pass 12 Mar 2007 113,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 99,866 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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V957 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 V957 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 V957 LCP registered?

V957 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V957 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V957 LCP 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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