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1999 Mercedes ML 3.2L Petrol · C16 CAC

C16 CAC

1999 Mercedes ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 131,550 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
MERCEDES ML
Year / Origin
1999 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2021)
Recorded Mileage
131,550 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
3199cc

C16 CAC Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2022
  • 131,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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C16 CAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 08:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes Ml (C16 CAC) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.

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