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V36 PBA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 49,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 49,174 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not moving (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,383 miles

Offside Front tyre close to 10 years old date code 2013

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,088 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 46,088 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,941 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,941 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,438 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,380 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,380 miles

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

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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V36 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 V36 PBA, 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 V36 PBA registered?

V36 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V36 PBA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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