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P50 GJP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 GJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 156,982 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 148,165 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust getting noisy?

Pass 16 Feb 2013 148,165 miles

exhaust getting noisy?

Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 122,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 110,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,744 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner arch /bumper linner missing/broken off

Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner arch /bumper linner missing/broken off

Pass 9 Feb 2008 86,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,332 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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P50 GJP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P50 GJP, 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 P50 GJP registered?

P50 GJP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is P50 GJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 GJP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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