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V237 MLG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 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

RegistrationV237 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,573 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 12yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 12yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,377 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 108,402 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear registration plate dirty behind plastic

Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear registration plate dirty behind plastic

Pass 27 Sep 2008 85,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,334 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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V237 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V237 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 V237 MLG registered?

V237 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V237 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V237 MLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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