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V371 GGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,030 mi
Last recorded164,030 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 164,030 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 164,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,989 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 157,981 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 152,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,486 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 131,810 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 131,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,938 miles

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

Nerarside front jacking block missing

Noise belt area

Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 104,555 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight leak from steering damper

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,888 miles

NOISE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,794 miles

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

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

RATTLE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE BELT TO BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION 1ST

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

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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V371 GGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V371 GGO, 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 V371 GGO registered?

V371 GGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V371 GGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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