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V776 GNN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,324 mi
Last recorded184,324 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 184,324 miles

OSF & NSF coil springs corroding

OSF & NSF wheel bearings have slight play

OSF tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 11 Oct 2011 180,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BODYWORK IN POOR RUSTY CONDITION

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 165,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 165,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 152,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 152,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 140,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 129,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,707 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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V776 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V776 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 V776 GNN registered?

V776 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V776 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V776 GNN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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