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V205 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,738 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

WATER MARKS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2.5 MM

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2.5MM

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2,5MM

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

WATER MARKS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 68,519 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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V205 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V205 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 V205 DLM registered?

V205 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V205 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 DLM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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