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V905 DGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,757 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,728 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust and by sub frame mounting points rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner drag link ball joint has free play and idle arm bearing has free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm centre tread and worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arm coil spring seats has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in steering system

Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 121,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,604 miles

All four brake flex hoses deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate in poor condition but still legiable

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate in poor condition but still legiable

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,109 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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V905 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol 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 V905 DGC, 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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V905 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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