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V760 GNN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,732 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,782 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,358 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 65,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,335 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,838 miles

O/S/F bottom wishbone - rear bush has slight play.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front road springs very corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front road springs very corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,464 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 59,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,899 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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V760 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V760 GNN, 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 V760 GNN registered?

V760 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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