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M200 DMJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 DMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,709 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 87,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 83,720 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,293 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,587 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,166 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,827 miles

Front both tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,080 miles

Front both tyres cracking on outer

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 59,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,599 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 54,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,793 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,056 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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M200 DMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M200 DMJ, 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 M200 DMJ registered?

M200 DMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M200 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 DMJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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