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GIG 3999

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

170,222 mi
Last recorded170,222 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 170,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,463 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 163,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,214 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 131,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 121,377 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 131,245 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,295 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,295 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,305 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 102,305 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,332 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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GIG 3999 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 GIG 3999, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 3999 registered?

GIG 3999 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is GIG 3999 safe to buy?

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