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G5 BEC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,173 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 39,173 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 36,907 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,732 miles

offside front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,758 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,346 miles

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

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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G5 BEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G5 BEC, 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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What year was G5 BEC registered?

G5 BEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is G5 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 BEC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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