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1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 117,319 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner steering arm dust cover deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2026 117,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner steering arm dust cover deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 102,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 97,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 95,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 91,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,986 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 86,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

exhaust bracket, front corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 80,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,371 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 72,540 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,512 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,003 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V452 NUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V452 NUM, 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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V452 NUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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