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V770 GYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Lpg 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,720 mi
Last recorded234,720 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 234,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 234,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 234,533 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 222,518 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 222,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 167,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 154,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 145,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 134,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 119,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 103,231 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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V770 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,397cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V770 GYA, 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 V770 GYA registered?

V770 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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