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V696 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 119,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underneath vehicle floor panel has slight surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2023 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 109,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,181 miles

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Pass 23 May 2018 105,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 105,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Sill covers fitted / not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Sill covers fitted / not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

Pass 11 May 2016 100,485 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 98,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,889 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,142 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear flexy brake hoses starting to perrish

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear flexy brake hoses starting to perrish

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,358 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,943 miles

N/S/F washer jet cracked some of the water sprays forward.

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 80,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,049 miles

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

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,846 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)

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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V696 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V696 LHB, 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 V696 LHB registered?

V696 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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