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V61 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,501 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,911 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,307 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,749 miles

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

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

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

Slight uneven wear in N/S/F tyre

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,749 miles

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

Slight uneven wear in N/S/F tyre

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside steering link

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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V61 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V61 GSG, 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 V61 GSG registered?

V61 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V61 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 GSG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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