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V816 JKL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 JKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 73,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,232 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,283 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres 2mm left

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,632 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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V816 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V816 JKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V816 JKL registered?

V816 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V816 JKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 JKL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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