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V221 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 110,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,304 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,033 miles

Some light corrosion on chassis members.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Some light corrosion on chassis members.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 100,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 95,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 89,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2005 76,076 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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V221 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V221 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 V221 DLM registered?

V221 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V221 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 DLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V221 DLM have outstanding finance?

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