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V673 GYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,121 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil seapage from steering damper

some corrosion tochassis atrear cross member mounting

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

some corrosion to chassis at rear cross member front mountings

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,075 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

some corrosion to chassis at rear cross member front mountings

Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 117,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted(rectified) (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,184 miles

Front offside & nearside side repeaters slightly discoloured

Rear offside & nearside inner body sill / chassis slightly corroded

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 110,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front offside & nearside side repeaters slightly discoloured

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

Rear offside & nearside inner body sill / chassis slightly corroded

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,985 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,569 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,978 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,665 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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V673 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V673 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 V673 GYA registered?

V673 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V673 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V673 GYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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