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V257 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,902 miles

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

slight play o/s/f bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,902 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,534 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,508 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,403 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,719 miles

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

Nearside headlight glass cracked

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,005 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,309 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to leagsl limit

oil leaks

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

splits in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,918 miles

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

nearside headlamp glass cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlight glass cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 61,081 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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V257 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V257 GPO, 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 V257 GPO registered?

V257 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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