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V514 GTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 GTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,508 miles

Vehicle presented with very dirty underside.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,575 miles

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

rust hole in nearside rear floor pan

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,481 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2010 88,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,357 miles

front bumper insecure

o/s rear inner side light inoperative

stone chip in center windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2009 86,537 miles

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

stone chip in center windscreen

front bumper insecure

o/s rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V514 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V514 GTR, 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 V514 GTR registered?

V514 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V514 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 GTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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