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DLZ 3193

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 3193
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,504 miles

Front both shocks rusty

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

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

Offside Rear jacking point rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine and rear diff.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing centre of tread's. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All four front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,918 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust rusted

front coil springs rusted

gearbox oil leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,814 miles

Freeplay front anti roll bar bushes

Freeplay n/s/f inner rack end

Rear suspension, brake pipes and inner sills corroded

Rear tyres on 2 mm

Sill covers fitted

Slight freeplay front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear subframe bushes perished

suspension componets corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,418 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 34,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,453 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,331 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 20,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DLZ 3193 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DLZ 3193, 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 DLZ 3193 registered?

DLZ 3193 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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