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V508 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,363 mi
Last recorded232,363 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 232,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 229,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 229,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 224,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 215,987 miles

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

underside of vehicle is corroded but not seriously weakened within prescribed area

Fail 17 Nov 2017 215,987 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underside of vehicle is corroded but not seriously weakened within prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 206,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 206,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipes, above rear sub frame on N/S/Rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded within 30 cm of N/S wishbone mounting point (2.4.G.1)

All wheel arch's corroded but not within a prescribed arear or causing a jagged edge

Auxiliary belt slightly perished, noisy & fluctuating at idle RPM.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Several pipes by ABS pump, O/S/Front pipe & Rear of front to rear pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S repeater lamps & N/S/R indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded within 30cm of O/S wishbone mounting point (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion to front suspension components i.e.: springs/shock absorbers & wishbones

General corrosion to rear suspension components i.e.: springs/shock absorbers & suspension arms

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

Oil leak Oil level close to minimum ()

Rear Inner sills badly corroded but no holes found

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in N/S/Front inner track rod ball joint.

Slight wear detected in steering box

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting point N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear anti roll bar mounting brackets N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 197,703 miles

Emissions getting smoky

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi corroding

Offside Front tyre worn out on raised tread (replacement urgent)

Offside Rear tyre worn out on outer edge

Play detected in steering system but unable to see due to plastic coverings (recommend inspection )

Fail 21 Sep 2015 197,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi corroding

Offside Front tyre worn out on raised tread (replacement urgent)

Offside Rear tyre worn out on outer edge

Play detected in steering system but unable to see due to plastic coverings (recommend inspection )

Pass 29 Sep 2014 190,082 miles

corrosion in nearside front coil spring,suspension,subframes and some brake pipes

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 182,931 miles

corrosion in front coil springs

corrosion in some brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 174,196 miles

corrosion in front coil springs

corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2012 174,196 miles

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

corrosion in front coil springs

corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2011 162,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,013 miles

corrosion in offside front coil spring

lower sections of rear coil springs corroded

play in steering(covered parts-limited vision)

rad water leak?

some diesel smoke emmisions,advise diesel cleaner additive with fuel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 140,761 miles

Metal brake pipes over rear axle getting corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses getting perrished

Slight distortion on n/s/f brake disc

Wiper smearing on clearing front screen

Fail 11 Sep 2009 140,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Metal brake pipes over rear axle getting corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses getting perrished

Slight distortion on n/s/f brake disc

Wiper smearing on clearing front screen

Pass 13 Oct 2008 129,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 129,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,920 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 10 Oct 2006 108,626 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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V508 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V508 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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V508 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V508 MMA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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