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V464 GJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to osr nsr wheel arches

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,898 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 134,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 127,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 108,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 104,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 87,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 76,120 miles

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

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

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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V464 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V464 GJN, 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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V464 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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