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V554 GLA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 GLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 103,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 101,003 miles

corrosion around jacking points

corrosion to underside

flexi brake hoses are perishing

near side rear tyre is perished

off side front coil spring mount corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2021 100,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion around jacking points

corrosion to underside

flexi brake hoses are perishing

near side rear tyre is perished

off side front coil spring mount corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 87,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 84,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,061 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 55,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside/outside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,168 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside/outside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,903 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,966 miles

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

both rear tyre wall starting to cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 20,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V554 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V554 GLA, 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 V554 GLA registered?

V554 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V554 GLA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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