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V303 DSM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,609 mi
Last recorded123,609 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 DSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,609 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car is well rusted underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2017 123,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car is well rusted underneath

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 117,230 miles

exhaust blow at centre joint

oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2015 117,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust blow at centre joint

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 103,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,616 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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V303 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V303 DSM, 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 V303 DSM registered?

V303 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V303 DSM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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