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V355 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 95,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,567 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 81,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,667 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,467 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 52,382 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,382 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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V355 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V355 GRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V355 GRJ?

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What year was V355 GRJ registered?

V355 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V355 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 GRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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