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V890 CBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

154,586 mi
Last recorded154,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 154,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2025 153,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,675 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 148,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 140,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 136,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 120,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,721 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,321 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak in the middle of engine & gearbox

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,875 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on sides inners nearing limits

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,257 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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V890 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V890 CBD, 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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V890 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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