CarVerify

Free Car Check

V521 XBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,492 mi
Last recorded66,492 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 66,492 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,512 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,499 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,661 miles

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

some cuts in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,432 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V521 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V521 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V521 XBD?

You can check the full history of V521 XBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V521 XBD registered?

V521 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V521 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 XBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V521 XBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V521 XBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.