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V268 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 157,130 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 155,255 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 152,436 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,172 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe from filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,436 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,686 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,921 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,921 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 95,549 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 93,742 miles

front and rear no plates have a honeycombe background

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 91,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,420 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,057 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 60,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,487 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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V268 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V268 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 V268 GPO registered?

V268 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V268 GPO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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