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V702 GNF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,071 mi
Last recorded291,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 291,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 279,234 miles

all brake discs rusting

all suspension parts rusting

brake pipes rusting

exhaust corroding

play in steering box

power steering pump noisey and slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 279,226 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rust and wear onfront and rear suspension components

both front tyres worn uneven

brake pipesrusty

exhaust system rusty

large cracks in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre just legal, recomend change

play in steering box, just mot passable

power steering pump noisey

rust on front and rear chssis sections

slight leak on power steering pipes

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

Pass 25 Jun 2013 265,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2008 132,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 129,565 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 129,565 miles

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

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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V702 GNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V702 GNF, 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 V702 GNF registered?

V702 GNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V702 GNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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