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V125 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,545 miles

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,719 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,977 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,322 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,376 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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V125 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V125 MGW, 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 V125 MGW registered?

V125 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V125 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V125 MGW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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