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V878 PGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,835 mi
Last recorded159,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 159,835 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 159,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup mount (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 155,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight play on steering track rod joints

Nearside Front Outer head light has a chip in the glass

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight play on steering track rod joints

Nearside Front Outer head light has a chip in the glass

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,686 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,176 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 20,549 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V878 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V878 PGF, 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 V878 PGF registered?

V878 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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