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G5 TOP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,437 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Front and rear. (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,534 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,733 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,421 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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G5 TOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TOP, 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

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What year was G5 TOP registered?

G5 TOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is G5 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 TOP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 TOP have outstanding finance?

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