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V637 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,520 miles

offside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,806 miles

nearside mirror damage

offside front wing damage

Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror damage

offside front wing damage

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wing damaged

Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged tank vent (7.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,995 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wing damaged

Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged tank vent (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,131 miles

odometer ullumination not working

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,131 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

odometer ullumination not working

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,802 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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V637 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V637 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.

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What year was V637 GPO registered?

V637 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V637 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V637 GPO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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