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V580 GYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,019 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM WHEN VEHICLE IS ON EITHER STEERING FULL LOCK

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusty

registration plates deteriorated

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/carcked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusty

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,504 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V580 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V580 GYA, 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 V580 GYA registered?

V580 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V580 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 GYA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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