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V234 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 130,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All disc backing plates heavily corroded

Boot floor heavily corroded, hole in an area.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle, unable to inspect fully.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 129,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,789 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,089 miles

corrossion on front and rear suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,012 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrossion on front and rear suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,007 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 126,007 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking 0/s front (3.6.A.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,487 miles

heavy corrossion on o/s rear chassis

possible leak from exhaust manifold

surface corrossion o/s front brake pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2015 123,027 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis at mounting point

Fail 10 Sep 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis at mounting point

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,189 miles

corrossion on o/s rear chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2012 115,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion on o/s rear chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 107,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 98,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 87,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 76,898 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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V234 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 V234 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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V234 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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