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V302 WBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,209 mi
Last recorded50,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,682 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 46,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,633 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer tread worn

Offside Front outer tread worn

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,331 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 30,331 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,277 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

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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V302 WBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V302 WBD, 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 V302 WBD?

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What year was V302 WBD registered?

V302 WBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V302 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V302 WBD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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