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V642 GNA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 GNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 46,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 44,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 41,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,978 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 37,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,576 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 27,897 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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V642 GNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V642 GNA, 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 V642 GNA registered?

V642 GNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V642 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V642 GNA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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