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V235 LAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

74,323 mi
Last recorded74,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,323 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 4 Nov 2024 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,890 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 73,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 8 Nov 2022 72,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,472 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,225 miles

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

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

all indicators discoloured

front wiper smearing screen

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,369 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,777 miles

Slight external damage to rear bumper o/s, tailgate o/s and n/s/r spare wheel well.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,171 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007
Pass 23 May 2006 32,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 29,731 miles

Nearside 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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V235 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 V235 LAC, 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

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What year was V235 LAC registered?

V235 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V235 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 LAC shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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