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V739 GTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 GTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 129,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,044 miles

near side & off side front head lamp glass covers are cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,135 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 67,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chips to o/s headlamp lens --------- not effecting beam pattern

front number plate ---------poor condition

o/s/f, n/sf, n/s/r tyres have many cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,451 miles

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

n/s track rod corroded child seats in rear restricting full inspection of rear seatbelts

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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V739 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel 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 V739 GTR, 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 V739 GTR registered?

V739 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V739 GTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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