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V795 GAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 111,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,004 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 104,004 miles

Central Rear Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear sub frame area (6.1.A.1)

washer jets starting to get bloked

wiper smears screen

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear sub frame area (6.1.A.1)

washer jets starting to get bloked

wiper smears screen

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,425 miles

Advise left rear tyre has small cut in tread .

Advise lens missing from left front indicator (not showing white light).

Nearside Front tyre bald at extreme inside edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald at extreme inside edge

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,425 miles

Advise left rear tyre has small cut in tread .

Advise lens missing from left front indicator (not showing white light).

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre bald at extreme inside edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald at extreme inside edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear no plate in poor condition

child seats fitted to both rear seats

Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear no plate in poor condition

child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,953 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,331 miles

Rear no plate deteriating

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear no plate deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,517 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,741 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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V795 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 V795 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 V795 GAA registered?

V795 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V795 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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