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V534 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 181,320 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 171,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 171,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 158,904 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes light corrosion

exhaust deterioated

Pass 9 May 2014 151,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 151,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

oil level just above minimum

Pass 3 May 2013 146,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 141,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 137,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 128,142 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 119,762 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,289 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 89,171 miles

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

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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V534 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V534 DLO, 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 V534 DLO registered?

V534 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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