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V134 ECC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,082 mi
Last recorded139,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV134 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 139,082 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Various points of underbody corrosion , all structurally sound at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2024 139,082 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Various points of underbody corrosion , all structurally sound at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 130,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 130,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Within 30cm of seat mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Within 30cm of seat mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Due to hole in floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavy wear and close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavy wear and close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,776 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 122,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,913 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 58,964 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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V134 ECC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V134 ECC, 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 V134 ECC registered?

V134 ECC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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