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V75 GAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,945 mi
Last recorded191,945 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 191,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front and rear nearside doors corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 183,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and rear axle oil leaking slightly

nearside front door corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and rear axle oil leaking slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2019 164,758 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leaking from engine and rear axle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 144,009 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside front side indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 127,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,848 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,816 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 111,816 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 104,017 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 85,179 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 85,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 77,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 69,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 60,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,452 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,789 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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V75 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V75 GAA, 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 V75 GAA registered?

V75 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V75 GAA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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