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V7 GLS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

207,429 mi
Last recorded207,429 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 GLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 207,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 207,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 201,636 miles

Modified / lowered suspension / sports Kat fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 201,636 miles

Modified / lowered suspension / sports Kat fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 187,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

surface corrosion to inner sills and floor pan area

Pass 24 Jan 2022 180,487 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 180,486 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 175,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 171,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 166,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 166,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 159,296 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 159,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top cup (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 152,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 144,812 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 137,249 miles

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

front and rear inner sills corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 130,647 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 130,647 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,758 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,186 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,492 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 99,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,926 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V7 GLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 V7 GLS, 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 V7 GLS registered?

V7 GLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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