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V522 LGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

134,515 mi
Last recorded134,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,515 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 131,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 131,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 127,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,569 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 117,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,544 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake hoses perished and worn

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,538 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,916 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play Detected In Front Steering-Multiple Joints Fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 101,915 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play Detected In Front Steering-Multiple Joints Fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 96,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,369 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,567 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,320 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,642 miles

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

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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V522 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V522 LGF, 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 V522 LGF registered?

V522 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V522 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 LGF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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