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V252 GTM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,319 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,684 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,539 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,379 miles

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

play from nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,912 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,179 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,380 miles

unable to inspect underside of sills/covered by shields

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,478 miles

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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V252 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V252 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 V252 GTM registered?

V252 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V252 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V252 GTM shows 16 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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