MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
314,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to first exhaust mounting (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded front to rear pipes
oil leak around rear of engine and g box area
shone chip both headlamp lenses
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to first exhaust mounting (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded front to rear pipes
oil leak around rear of engine and g box area
shone chip both headlamp lenses
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to fist exhaust mounting (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
refit rear fog lamp bulb correctly
slight oil leak around g/box / flywheel area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to fist exhaust mounting (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid repair pipe (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
refit rear fog lamp bulb correctly
slight oil leak around g/box / flywheel area
both headlamps glass is chipped
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/F track rod inner joints
Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/F track rod inner joints
Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to nearside headlamp lens
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
stone chip offside headlamp lens
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
stone chip offside headlamp lens
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V101 DLU 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 62.5%.
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 V101 DLU, 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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V101 DLU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.
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