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V125 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,009 mi
Last recorded139,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,009 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres close to limits.

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,828 miles

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

o/s front road wheel has damage to inner bead. on limit

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,266 miles

Ns front tyre has worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Dec 2015 132,266 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour ns front ns rear os rear and nsr (1.4.A.2f)

Ns front tyre has worn to 2mm

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,076 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 124,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 117,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,756 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,153 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,641 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 81,187 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,885 miles

n/s registration plate lamp is dim

Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,330 miles

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

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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V125 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V125 GSG, 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 V125 GSG registered?

V125 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V125 GSG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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