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V458 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 148,000 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 140,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,739 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,193 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,339 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 83,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,333 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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V458 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V458 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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What year was V458 GRJ registered?

V458 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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