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V224 EEY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 140,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 138,250 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 136,020 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrossion

Pass 8 Jun 2019 132,427 miles

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

under body slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,311 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres outer walls slight cracks

under body slight corrossion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

Pass 11 Jun 2016 122,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 121,009 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under body slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play in balljoints

o/s/f lower balljoint boot slight split

under body corrossion

Fail 29 Dec 2010 112,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play balljoint

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 29 Dec 2010 112,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play balljoint

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,300 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r lower hub bush slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2008 105,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes front and rear slight corrossion

n/s/r lower ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade end split

Pass 28 Sep 2006 102,116 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 102,116 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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V224 EEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V224 EEY, 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 V224 EEY registered?

V224 EEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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