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T107 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 144,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate featoon bulb fitted (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil dampness on rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 90,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 66,973 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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T107 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T107 GVV, 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 T107 GVV registered?

T107 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T107 GVV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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