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V221 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,284 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,284 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 110,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded through mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 107,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded through mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and deteriorated clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 104,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and deteriorated clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,059 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,629 miles

oil warning lamp displays a fault

Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil warning lamp displays a fault

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s inner steering arm knuckle slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s inner steering arm knuckle slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,387 miles

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

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,734 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads very low outer edges

both front tyres perishing

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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V221 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V221 ABD, 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 V221 ABD registered?

V221 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V221 ABD shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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