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V626 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,834 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,046 miles

Evidence of fuel leak around fuel filter

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,701 miles

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

Slight perishing on rear brake hoses

Slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,678 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,927 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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V626 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V626 GPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V626 GPO registered?

V626 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V626 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 GPO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V626 GPO have outstanding finance?

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