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V10 TAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 TAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,485 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 113,375 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,696 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under side general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,088 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint OS and NS (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,928 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,928 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 71,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing examination of sill panels

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,025 miles

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

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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V10 TAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V10 TAR, 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 V10 TAR registered?

V10 TAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V10 TAR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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