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V963 LCP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,238 mi
Last recorded189,238 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 189,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general light body corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 186,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 186,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 186,270 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 186,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,287 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 170,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre signs of wear outside edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre signs of wear outside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,258 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen scored

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,556 miles

nail nearside front tyre tread

nearside rear brake flexi cracking

offside rear brake flexi cracking

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,214 miles

nearside front indicator side repeater bulb fading

nearside front tyre tread worn raised tread area

nearside rear brake flexi cracking

offside rear brake flexi cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 26 Aug 2011 95,214 miles

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

nearside front indicator side repeater bulb fading

nearside front tyre tread worn raised tread area

nearside rear brake flexi cracking

offside rear brake flexi cracking

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,133 miles

bit of play in steering box

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bit of play in steering box

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parts of exhaust system rusting

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,613 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,252 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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V963 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V963 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 V963 LCP registered?

V963 LCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V963 LCP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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