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V231 MLG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,311 mi
Last recorded124,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,311 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,498 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of floor and at rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of floor and at rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of floor and at rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of floor and at rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Floor slightly corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,796 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,784 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to rear of underside

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,433 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,840 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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V231 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V231 MLG, 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 V231 MLG registered?

V231 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V231 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 MLG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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