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V477 GBV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,726 mi
Last recorded112,726 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,696 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/ f top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top coil spring mounting as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,507 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential oil leak

Sills covered in plastic moulding

engine under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential oil leak

Sills covered in plastic moulding

engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,121 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,121 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,984 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,984 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,067 miles

bracket broken on exhaust front pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,581 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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V477 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V477 GBV, 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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V477 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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