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V202 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,255 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Both rear tyres tread low and perished.

Centre rear stop lamp not working.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Both rear tyres tread low and perished.

Centre rear stop lamp not working.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,568 miles

Both rear tyres slightly persihed.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,911 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cuts to outer walls

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall has cut taken out

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,260 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall has cut taken out

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in both front tyres side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,827 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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V202 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V202 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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What year was V202 DLM registered?

V202 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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