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V703 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 65,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,971 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 57,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,555 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,995 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 47,583 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 47,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,420 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 26,136 miles

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2011 26,136 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,096 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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V703 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 V703 GRJ, 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 V703 GRJ registered?

V703 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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