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V331 GOU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 96,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 94,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 3 Jun 2016 92,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,838 miles

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,697 miles

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

b a s and a s b warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

b a s and a s b warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,332 miles

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

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)

all tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,641 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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V331 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V331 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 V331 GOU registered?

V331 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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