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V32 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 118,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 116,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,356 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot spring snapped

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot spring snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,207 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 94,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,609 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 79,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 75,568 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 75,568 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V32 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V32 GSG, 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 V32 GSG registered?

V32 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V32 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V32 GSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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