MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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))
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s/f tyre signs of wear outside edge
rear wiper blade split
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
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)
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
nail nearside front tyre tread
nearside rear brake flexi cracking
offside rear brake flexi cracking
undercutting to rear brake discs
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
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
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
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
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
parts of exhaust system rusting
some brake pipes furring
stonechips to windscreen
under vehicle covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V963 LCP safe to buy?
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