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V212 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 124,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,960 miles

All four wheel arches corroded but not seriously weakend.

Drivers door corroded but not seriously weakend.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 113,960 miles

All four wheel arches corroded but not seriously weakend.

Drivers door corroded but not seriously weakend.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,480 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

N/S & O/S rear discs starting to corrode

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,441 miles

N/S & O/S rear damper casings corroded

O/S/rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Fail 18 Jul 2023 113,441 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S & O/S rear damper casings corroded

O/S/rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,687 miles

Rear No.Plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,571 miles

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

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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V212 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V212 ERD, 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 V212 ERD?

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What year was V212 ERD registered?

V212 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V212 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 ERD shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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