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V543 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,485 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 120,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 110,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,249 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,249 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 100,340 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,609 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,094 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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V543 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V543 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

How do I check the history of V543 DLO?

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What year was V543 DLO registered?

V543 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V543 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 DLO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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