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1 GLV

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 44,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,047 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 112,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,893 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,843 miles

Various light oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,759 miles

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

Rattle Inside exhaust nearside

Reverse light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rattle inside nearside exhaust

Reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,570 miles

Front Exhaust shield loose

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust shield loose

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,478 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,615 miles

o/s wipper blade slightly split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,756 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 51,816 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,759 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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1 GLV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 1 GLV, 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 26 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 1 GLV registered?

1 GLV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is 1 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 GLV shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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