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V785 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,312 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre edge worn and tyre perished

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

all brake discs rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 142,312 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre edge worn and tyre perished

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

all brake discs rusted

Pass 10 May 2016 142,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 10 May 2016 142,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,997 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 139,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,591 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 135,553 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 130,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 130,686 miles

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

front tyres edges worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 123,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres edges worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 118,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 111,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 111,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 105,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre edge worn

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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V785 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V785 GRF, 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 V785 GRF registered?

V785 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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