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V178 VAG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 VAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,081 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis, inner sills and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 79,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis, inner sills and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,272 miles

Offside Front spring top surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,080 miles

all tyres feathering on inner edges

all tyres slight cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,080 miles

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

all tyres feathering on inner edges

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,386 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,882 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,977 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,733 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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V178 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V178 VAG, 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 V178 VAG registered?

V178 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V178 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 VAG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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