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V7 DEN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 DEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 67,206 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 67,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,031 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,031 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,942 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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V7 DEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V7 DEN, 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 V7 DEN registered?

V7 DEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V7 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 DEN shows 24 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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