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V510 GJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,726 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear inner sills and around rear subframe mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,738 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,225 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 116,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,218 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 112,218 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested engine coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,536 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 89,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,328 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,328 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,217 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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V510 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V510 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V510 GJN registered?

V510 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V510 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V510 GJN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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