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V483 GHL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,671 mi
Last recorded167,671 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 167,671 miles

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

offside headlight damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,854 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 132,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,603 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 120,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 95,125 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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V483 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V483 GHL, 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 V483 GHL registered?

V483 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V483 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V483 GHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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