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V295 GOU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,526 miles

Central sticker in swept area not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear brake hose has minor twist

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Central sticker in swept area not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,304 miles

THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,366 miles

THE OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK BUT MAY NEED A NEW BULB FITTED

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,929 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW ON THE OUTER EDGE

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 OS WASHER JET IS BLOCKED UP

NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW ON THE OUTER EDGE

NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CRACKED AND TYRE LOOKS TO HAVE GONE OUT OOF SHAPE

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,852 miles

IS TINTING FILM ON OSF AND NSF WINDOWS IN LEGAL LIMITS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,852 miles

IS TINTING FILM ON OSF AND NSF WINDOWS IN LEGAL LIMITS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,435 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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V295 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V295 GOU, 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 V295 GOU registered?

V295 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V295 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V295 GOU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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