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V350 MGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,031 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,162 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear corrosion around towing point

Rear seat belts not checked due to heavy luggage

Fail 11 Feb 2021 126,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear corrosion around towing point

Rear seat belts not checked due to heavy luggage

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,232 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 77,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,499 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,152 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside and offside front side windows have dark tint fitted.

nearside inner front tyre side wall starting to crack.

Pass 16 May 2008 48,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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V350 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V350 MGX, 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 V350 MGX registered?

V350 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V350 MGX safe to buy?

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