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V541 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,976 mi
Last recorded128,976 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,976 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Spring Sitting slightly strange but cant see if correctly fitted due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Nov 2014 125,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,234 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

oil leak on diff

play in steering

sligth bind on offside front brake

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

tread on front tyres starting to seperate

wear on front rollbar bushes

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,508 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak at rear diff

play in steering

Pass 7 Dec 2011 115,021 miles

Oil leak

indicators fading

play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2011 115,021 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

indicators fading

play in steering

Pass 8 Dec 2010 110,448 miles

wear on rear tyres

Oil leak

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

Fail 7 Dec 2010 110,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on rear tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 78,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 75,316 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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V541 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V541 DLO registered?

V541 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V541 DLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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