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V386 POF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 POF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front and rear shock absorbers

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Fail 9 Jan 2026 95,629 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front and rear shock absorbers

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,972 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring lower end broken but still located

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

wiper linkage slightly tight/operation slow

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,123 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,247 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to suspension coil springs

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components consistent with age

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,513 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to suspension components consistent with age

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,513 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to suspension components consistent with age

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,703 miles

brake pipes greased in places restricting inspection

some corrosion to front and rear coil springs

some corrosion to suspension components consistent with age

Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased in places preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to front and rear coil springs

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,396 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slow in operation

corrosion to underside of vehicle components consistent with age

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,448 miles

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,472 miles

front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,798 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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V386 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V386 POF, 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 V386 POF registered?

V386 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V386 POF safe to buy?

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