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V565 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

176,776 mi
Last recorded176,776 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 176,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2025 172,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 168,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 163,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 158,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 153,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body corrision

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 146,399 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Small damage to osf headlight

Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,934 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Small damage to osf headlight

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,674 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 117,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,006 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 117,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has little reserve movement

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,977 miles

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

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

n/s tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

o/s tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,977 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

n/s tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

o/s tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp glass

Fail 13 Oct 2009 87,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp glass

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,221 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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V565 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V565 YNH, 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 V565 YNH registered?

V565 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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