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V316 VBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 VBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 105,624 miles

All steel brake pipes showing corrosion / rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,292 miles

Central Rear exhaust securing clamp cracked

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arch under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,002 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of arch behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil level light illuminated but oil level ok

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,642 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,590 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 69,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 60,739 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 60,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 55,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 51,420 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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V316 VBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V316 VBW, 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 V316 VBW registered?

V316 VBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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