2000 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · V151 DLY
2000 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 87,901 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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V151 DLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2024
- 87,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V151 DLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (V151 DLY) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V151 DLY Mileage History
- 22/09/202286,899 mi
- 26/09/202387,752 mi+853 mi
- 29/09/202387,754 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/202487,901 mi+147 mi
- 21/09/202487,901 mi
Average of roughly 501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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