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V108 GAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,846 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 131,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 118,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 118,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear seat belt not checked due a child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,729 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Jun 2009 111,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,083 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 89,083 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V108 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V108 GAP, 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 V108 GAP registered?

V108 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V108 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V108 GAP shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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