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V2 STL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,358 mi
Last recorded73,358 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 73,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,312 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (slightly perished / cracking). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,877 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion infront of subframe mountings slight (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion infront of subframe mountings slight (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,177 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,277 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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V2 STL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V2 STL, 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 V2 STL registered?

V2 STL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V2 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 STL shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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