CarVerify

Free Car Check

V992 NDS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,053 mi
Last recorded208,053 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 NDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 208,053 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar & spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inside edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar & spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 208,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn inside edge , tyre tread cut/separating (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top coil spring mounting corroded split (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar & spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inside edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar & spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 203,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes at ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor section excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear differential has slight leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 203,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes at ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor section excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 191,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from back of master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from top master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear back plate corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 191,391 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from back of master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from top master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

side skirts fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 179,307 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 179,103 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 167,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of rear shock absorbers

Fail 9 Oct 2013 167,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 Oct 2012 155,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 144,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 144,411 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 12 Oct 2010 131,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 131,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 116,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,181 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V992 NDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V992 NDS, 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

How do I check the history of V992 NDS?

You can check the full history of V992 NDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V992 NDS registered?

V992 NDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V992 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 NDS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V992 NDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V992 NDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.