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V307 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,678 mi
Last recorded92,678 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,570 miles

Centre Rear Diff oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 77,441 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,892 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,055 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,802 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 63,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 62,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,180 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,201 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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V307 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V307 DLM, 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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V307 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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