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V556 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,753 mi
Last recorded201,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 201,753 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 188,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 188,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 188,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 176,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 168,666 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 168,666 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 168,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play but not excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2018 158,073 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 158,073 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 152,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,998 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 122,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,686 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 115,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 59,154 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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V556 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V556 GAN, 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 V556 GAN registered?

V556 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V556 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 GAN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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