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V507 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,057 mi
Last recorded182,057 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV507 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 182,057 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2022 182,053 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 178,814 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 175,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 175,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of suspenion spring. spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 171,367 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 171,194 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE IN THE BODY UNDERNEATH IN FRONT OF REAR OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HOLE IN THE UNDERSIDE BODY PANEL AT THE REAR OF THE OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 161,204 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slighlty loose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 157,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 156,884 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge, tyre worn

Offside Front Outer edge, tyre worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 138,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsr tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 131,121 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsr tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,119 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,614 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 115,444 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 107,379 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V507 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V507 MMA, 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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V507 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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