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1602 VY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1602 VY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 110,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 110,247 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 109,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,285 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,438 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,750 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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1602 VY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1602 VY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1602 VY registered?

1602 VY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is 1602 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1602 VY shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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