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V710 GBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 GBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,717 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2015 102,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,662 miles

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

age cracks noted on both rear tyres.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,887 miles

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2009 91,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,234 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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V710 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V710 GBJ, 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 V710 GBJ registered?

V710 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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