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V370 GHE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,775 mi
Last recorded167,775 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 GHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 167,775 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SPRING MOUNTINGS CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 21 Dec 2015 167,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. WRONG DIRECTION (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR 2PIPES TO REAR FLEXES (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE FLEX (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint PLUS RUBBER SPLIT (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE FLEX (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working ALL 3 (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TOP SPRING MOUNTINGS CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 164,478 miles

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/F & O/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Patches of Corrosion on Nearside Front Passengers Door

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 158,134 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 158,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,670 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 152,670 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 145,255 miles

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 7 Oct 2010 138,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 138,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 132,180 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 118,035 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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V370 GHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V370 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 V370 GHE registered?

V370 GHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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