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V238 MLG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,431 mi
Last recorded179,431 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 179,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses worn

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 153,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 153,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 141,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,286 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 127,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 127,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 119,409 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 113,617 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 9 Oct 2006 105,580 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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V238 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V238 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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V238 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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