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W103 DDN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 DDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,663 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,653 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and o/s/f tyres bald on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and o/s/f tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 95,954 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on fuel pipes ok yet

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,022 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded away from exhaust secured

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion on petrol pipes ok yet lubricated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 83,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,339 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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W103 DDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W103 DDN, 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 W103 DDN registered?

W103 DDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W103 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 DDN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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