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V641 DHO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,578 miles

Cannot view front inner brake pads.

Dampness surrounding fuel filter area,fuel hoses perished however not leaking.

Item removed from drivers drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 115,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,997 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,122 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,761 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 109,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,846 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,523 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe into filter deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,194 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,153 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,816 miles

slight misting steering damper.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight misting steering damper.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,507 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hydrolic weep from stearing damper

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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V641 DHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V641 DHO, 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 V641 DHO registered?

V641 DHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V641 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V641 DHO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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