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V568 GNE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 GNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,223 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 103,223 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 75,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,334 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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V568 GNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V568 GNE, 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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V568 GNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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