1999 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · V502 JCY
1999 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 116,919 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2497cc
V502 JCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 116,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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V502 JCY Mileage History
- 22/07/2022106,450 mi
- 18/08/2023109,880 mi+3,430 mi
- 16/08/2024113,547 mi+3,667 mi
- 19/08/2024113,547 mi
- 25/07/2025116,919 mi+3,372 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V502 JCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz C (V502 JCY) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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