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V575 GNE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV575 GNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,301 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,899 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,840 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under panels fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,758 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,703 miles

under panels fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

under panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 56,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,371 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,367 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate, some travel in park brake pedal

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,050 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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V575 GNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V575 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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What year was V575 GNE registered?

V575 GNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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