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V512 EGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,980 mi
Last recorded169,980 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 169,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 159,199 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 155,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes

Front coil spring corroded both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 155,575 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes

Front coil spring corroded both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,455 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 148,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 141,418 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 139,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 138,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 138,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake wear light on dash when brakes applied hard

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,628 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 125,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,353 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 123,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 121,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 111,753 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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V512 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V512 EGC, 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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V512 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V512 EGC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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