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V357 GHE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 GHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 109,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 106,953 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,639 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 105,639 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 103,246 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,464 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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V357 GHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V357 GHE, 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 V357 GHE registered?

V357 GHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V357 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 GHE shows 15 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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