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V107 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,681 mi
Last recorded35,681 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 35,681 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 33,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,297 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 27,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,688 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,855 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 24,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,136 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 17,244 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 12,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V107 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V107 GRF, 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 V107 GRF registered?

V107 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V107 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V107 GRF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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