MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Underside corossion
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Slight buckle offside front inner wheel
Wiper linkage noisey
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
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?
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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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