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M11 DYU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,553 mi
Last recorded177,553 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 177,420 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf/nsf floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 176,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 176,041 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 172,972 miles

both front indictaors slightly discoloured

nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear subframe bushes

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 167,919 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 161,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 161,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 158,681 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 154,329 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low close to limit marks

one rear exhaust rubber split - recommend replacing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 146,216 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 137,259 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 129,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 89,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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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M11 DYU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M11 DYU, 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 M11 DYU registered?

M11 DYU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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