MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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off side head lamp lense cracked
unable to check rear centre seat belt due to obstruction - customer advised
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
off side head lamp lense cracked
unable to check rear centre seat belt due to obstruction - customer advised
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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V243 DAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V243 DAO, 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 V243 DAO registered?
V243 DAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V243 DAO safe to buy?
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