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V295 GVU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,854 mi
Last recorded194,854 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 194,854 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper Stop position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 191,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,665 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 185,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing One On Each Wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 180,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper poor and not parking correctly

Pass 27 Jan 2016 176,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 176,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parking incorrectly (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 172,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 164,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 155,258 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 145,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 134,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 120,428 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering-box on right and left locks

Fail 8 Dec 2009 120,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering-box on right and left locks

Fail 12 Dec 2008 109,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 100,146 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 100,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 93,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,034 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 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V295 GVU, 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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V295 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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