CarVerify

Free Car Check

V412 GWP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,022 mi
Last recorded208,022 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 208,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear floor pan area corroded excessively

front jacking points hard corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 196,107 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Front jacking point corroded and has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor pan area corroded excessively

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 195,941 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door opening area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Front jacking point corroded and has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor pan area corroded excessively

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 188,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 187,644 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 180,003 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 179,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 171,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 156,942 miles

nearside outer anti-rool bar d bush worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 156,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside outer anti-rool bar d bush worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 150,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 144,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 138,703 miles

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

front reg plate slightly cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,593 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2008 116,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 108,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 99,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 99,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V412 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V412 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V412 GWP?

You can check the full history of V412 GWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V412 GWP registered?

V412 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V412 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V412 GWP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V412 GWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V412 GWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.