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V721 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,872 mi
Last recorded156,872 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,974 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 151,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,473 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 143,473 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,183 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 103,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,265 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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V721 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V721 GRJ registered?

V721 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V721 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 GRJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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