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V594 XBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 79,335 miles

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

advise front and rear disc rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2026 79,330 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise front and rear disc rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,242 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake hoses cracking

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm tread depth

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,181 miles

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,080 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking and worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,902 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,594 miles

Drivers side rear tyre is cracked and wearing low. Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play. Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,363 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,400 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn low on outer edge.

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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V594 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V594 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.

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What year was V594 XBD registered?

V594 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V594 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V594 XBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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