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V304 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,778 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,979 miles

parts of the body are corroded but no sharp edges

plastic covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball end of track rod connecting to steering link (2.2.B.1f)

glow plug light on

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,394 miles

nearside front steering rack inner ball end has slight play

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,410 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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V304 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V304 MCA, 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 V304 MCA registered?

V304 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V304 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V304 MCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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