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V458 GEX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,250 mi
Last recorded176,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 176,250 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner drive shaft boot split, joint dry.

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

Rear tailgate struts very weak. Boot lid could fall causing injury

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 176,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear inner drive shaft boot split, joint dry.

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

Rear tailgate struts very weak. Boot lid could fall causing injury

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 168,925 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 168,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 164,204 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

near side rear brake binding

near side rear disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 157,482 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 157,482 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

front number plate in poor condition

hub caps fitted

inbalance on rear foot brake

near side door mirror loose

off side rear light lens damaged

off side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

surface rust on brake pipe to near side front hose

surface rust on brake pipe to off side front hose

under car trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 149,690 miles

boot area loaded

front and rear number plates stained

Fail 11 Feb 2009 149,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

boot area loaded

front and rear number plates stained

Pass 19 Feb 2008 140,352 miles

Both number plates delaminating

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)

Offside rear light lens repaired with black tape

Fail 14 Feb 2008 140,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both number plates delaminating

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)

Offside rear light lens repaired with black tape

Pass 8 Feb 2007 130,765 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 129,397 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2006 106,697 miles

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

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

front wipers smear slightly

rear pads getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2006 106,251 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper smears slightly

rear pads getting low

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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V458 GEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V458 GEX, 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 V458 GEX registered?

V458 GEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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