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V966 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,312 mi
Last recorded157,312 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2021 157,312 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,577 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 142,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 132,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 123,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,995 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,990 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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V966 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V966 DLP, 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 V966 DLP registered?

V966 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V966 DLP safe to buy?

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