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V519 JBB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 100,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on under side of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,402 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,402 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 40,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,939 miles

low effort on nearside rear handbrake.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 25,790 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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V519 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V519 JBB, 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 V519 JBB registered?

V519 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V519 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V519 JBB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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