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PSU 300

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 300
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 127,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 124,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,618 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 110,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,742 miles

front registration plate marked

marks in windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2010 100,606 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,606 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 94,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,920 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 19 Dec 2008 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in offside headlamp

rear registration plate slightly deterioated(reccomend replacement)

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Fail 16 Dec 2008 89,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in offside headlamp

rear registration plate slightly deterioated(reccomend replacement)

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,698 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Dec 2007 84,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,288 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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PSU 300 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PSU 300, 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 PSU 300 registered?

PSU 300 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is PSU 300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 300 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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