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V366 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,789 mi
Last recorded107,789 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,975 miles

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front WATER INSIDE HEADLIGHT

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LIGHT LENS DAMAGED SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

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

205/60/15 TYRES FITTED TO THE FRONT AND 195/65/15 TYRES FITTED TO THE REAR

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front WATER INSIDE HEADLIGHT

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED ON CORDS VISABLE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,300 miles

24% imbalance on rear foot brake

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,585 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

24% imbalance on rear foot brake

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front brake disc dirt shield corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

rear brake imbalance at pass limit

n/s rear tyre badly age cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front brake disc dirt shield corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

some rear brake imbalance

n/s rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 86,424 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 76,163 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 72,435 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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V366 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V366 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.

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V366 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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