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V592 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 151,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,906 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)

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front bumper damaged and partially insecure

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

Fail 21 Sep 2017 134,906 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working bad connection (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front bumper damaged and partially insecure

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,719 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer reading not display at time of test

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,880 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,861 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,349 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING INNER DROP ARM BUSH.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 83,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 78,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,262 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB IS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM DEPTH . MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN EDGE OF TREAD OF WHICH IS NOT REPAIRABLE CAUSING A SLOW PUNCTURE . RECOMMEND NEW TYRE

Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,262 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB IS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM DEPTH . MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN EDGE OF TREAD OF WHICH IS NOT REPAIRABLE CAUSING A SLOW PUNCTURE . RECOMMEND NEW TYRE

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,395 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,009 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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V592 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V592 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 V592 DLO registered?

V592 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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