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V107 GYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,602 mi
Last recorded103,602 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 103,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

stain on fuel tank but no apparant leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

stain on fuel tank but no apparant leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,207 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 63,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYA, 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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V107 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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