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V236 GFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,277 mi
Last recorded152,277 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,277 miles

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

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

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

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

inner and outer rims of nearside front wheel damaged slightly

inner and outer sidewalls of nearside front tyre damaged slightly

offside rear tyre tread getting low 2mm

oil leak from rear differential

outer rim of nearside rear wheel damaged slightly

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged slightly and tread getting low 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2011 146,992 miles

inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread worn

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 2mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread getting low 2.5mm

outer rim of offside rear wheel damaged slightly

slight damage to outer rim of nearside front wheel

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight oil weep front rear differential

Fail 16 Nov 2011 146,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread worn

nearside and offside of front bumper insecure

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs faded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 2mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread getting low 2.5mm

outer rim of offside rear wheel damaged slightly

slight damage to outer rim of nearside front wheel

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight oil weep front rear differential

Pass 5 May 2010 131,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 117,156 miles

centre silencer has had repair.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

diff oil leak

lower front engine tray fitted/sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,429 miles

Offside Front 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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V236 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V236 GFR, 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 V236 GFR registered?

V236 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V236 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 GFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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