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V320 LAT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,134 mi
Last recorded58,134 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 LAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,759 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,707 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 56,689 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 51,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,500 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,200 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 39,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,283 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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V320 LAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V320 LAT, 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 V320 LAT registered?

V320 LAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V320 LAT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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