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V48 SOE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,284 mi
Last recorded45,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 SOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 5,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 90,283 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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V48 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V48 SOE, 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 V48 SOE registered?

V48 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V48 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V48 SOE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V48 SOE have outstanding finance?

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