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V52 GAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,247 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,657 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All six indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,058 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all round perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,895 miles

All tyre valves are deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,572 miles

All tyre valves are deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,622 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,281 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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V52 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V52 GAP, 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 V52 GAP registered?

V52 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V52 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 GAP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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