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V807 GCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV807 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on back axle

various body damaged round car

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,112 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor bearing play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak on back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small amount of rusting on rear subframe and chassis

various body damage

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,050 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leak on back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

damaged round car

rusty under side off car

Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

small chips on front screen

various body damaged a round car

Fail 12 Apr 2021 64,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

small chips on front screen

various body damaged a round car

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,648 miles

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

various body damaged a round car

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

various body damaged a round car

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers rusting at the bottom

some rust to rear of underside of car

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,309 miles

vairius body damaged a round car

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,919 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front dicos have lip on them

under car rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,433 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 30,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,262 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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V807 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V807 GCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V807 GCW registered?

V807 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V807 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V807 GCW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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