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V71 GAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,723 mi
Last recorded184,723 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 184,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil fouling

Fail 5 Jan 2018 184,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil fouling

Pass 4 Jan 2017 176,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 170,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 163,179 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers smearing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front windscreen washers weak

front wiper smearing

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Nov 2013 157,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear belts not tested

Pass 21 Aug 2012 146,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 146,186 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Fail 23 Jul 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 132,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 129,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,655 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

lift in offside lower swivel

slight lift nearside lower swivel

Pass 15 Apr 2008 117,303 miles

Windscreen wiper mechanism poor operation

Both front suspension lower swivel ball joints have slight lift

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside track rod inner rose has slight play

Steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,296 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 110,296 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both outer sills are covered

door shuts are covered

engine covers and undershielding in place

exhaust system corroded

offside front indicator and offside side repeater bulbs are becoming bleached

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stonechips in windowscreen

unable to clearly see front or rear inner brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,609 miles

Both outer sills covered

Door shuts covered except offside rear

Engine covers in place

Front brake pads very close to limits of wear

Nearside front tyre worn

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stonechips on windowscreen

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads

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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V71 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V71 GAP, 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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V71 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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