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V236 GTM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,052 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,607 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls.

play in steering arm ball joints.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls.

play in steering arm ball joints.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,926 miles

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

offside and near front and rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,303 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear of fuel pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,872 miles

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

corrosion to rear of front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,822 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,599 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,616 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

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 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc 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 V236 GTM, 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 GTM registered?

V236 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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