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V351 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,382 miles

both front wheel arches rusted.

front chassis rusted.

rear chassis rusted.

slight play on the wheel bearing on the n/s/f

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,382 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches rusted.

front chassis rusted.

rear chassis rusted.

slight play on the wheel bearing on the n/s/f

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 71,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,995 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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V351 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V351 GLM, 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 V351 GLM registered?

V351 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V351 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 GLM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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