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1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 DE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,575 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 107,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,198 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,049 miles

Both front and both rear wheel arches are corroded

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front NS and OS wings are corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 98,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front NS and OS wings are corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,911 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

NS and OS front wheel arch’s are corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and Os inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,911 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

NS and OS front wheel arch’s are corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and Os inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,653 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to both front wings,both rear wheel arch,and the NSF door

Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to both front wings,both rear wheel arch,and the NSF door

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,203 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,203 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,419 miles

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

OSF tyre sidewall perished and is worn on the outer edge

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,599 miles

front and rear pads low both brake hoses cracking rear springs corroded in cups o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,582 miles

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

front and rear pads low both brake hoses cracking rear springs corroded in cups o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,279 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,198 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,511 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,752 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,752 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 44,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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13 DE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 13 DE, 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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13 DE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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