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V11 PEN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,829 mi
Last recorded23,829 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 23,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 23,734 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 23,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,634 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 18,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,725 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,407 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,821 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,078 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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V11 PEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 V11 PEN, 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

How do I check the history of V11 PEN?

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What year was V11 PEN registered?

V11 PEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V11 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V11 PEN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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