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V188 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,967 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting bolt missing but secure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2023 96,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,405 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,403 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear diff.leaking

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,715 miles

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

Underside corossion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,715 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

Underside corossion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside body front wings damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside body front wings damaged

Radiator warning light illuminating.

Rear diff.leaking.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff. leaking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear diff. leaking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,306 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leakage on rear diff

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,435 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,810 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,941 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,980 miles

Slight buckle offside front inner wheel

Wiper linkage noisey

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,613 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 55,613 miles

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL HAS MOVEMENT WHEN LEVERED

Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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V188 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V188 DLM, 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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V188 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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