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V23 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,709 mi
Last recorded166,709 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 166,709 miles

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

under body corrosion starting

Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 154,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,896 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 28 Mar 2013 129,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,478 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,052 miles

off side front lower swivel worn to the limit and has play to the limit in it.

off side rear tyre worn to legal limit.

rear indicators faded to the limit.

small chip in near side of screen.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,232 miles

near side rear tyre nearing wear bars.

rear chassis at sub frame mounting points corroded slightly.

rear sub frame corroded slightly .

Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre nearing wear bars.

rear chassis at sub frame mounting points corroded slightly.

rear sub frame corroded slightly .

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,784 miles

Rear diff. leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,008 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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V23 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V23 MLD, 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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V23 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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