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V233 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under body corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,784 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front nati-roll bar bushes worn

both front rack ends has movement

both front wings corroded

exhaust system corroded

front bumper scuffed

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front wheel bearing has movement

nearside rear outer position light inop

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear panel dented

Fail 7 Oct 2009 92,783 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front nati-roll bar bushes worn

both front rack ends has movement

both front wings corroded

exhaust system corroded

front bumper scuffed

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front wheel bearing has movement

nearside rear outer position light inop

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear panel dented

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,391 miles

both front slight rack end movement

both rear indicators dis coloured

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V233 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V233 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 V233 DLM registered?

V233 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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