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V326 GSH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,856 mi
Last recorded140,856 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 GSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 140,856 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 132,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

unable to see outer sills due to covers

Fail 23 Feb 2011 132,440 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

unable to see outer sills due to covers

Fail 1 Mar 2010 127,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 123,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 116,591 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 109,086 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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V326 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V326 GSH, 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 V326 GSH registered?

V326 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V326 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 GSH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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