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V81 GAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,337 mi
Last recorded84,337 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

unable to check outer sill fully as covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,427 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear jacking point starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,553 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive At Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,275 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray obscuring testable components

Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

near side door mirror glass insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,662 miles

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

nearside front tyre weaing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 32,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,555 miles

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

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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V81 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V81 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 V81 GAA registered?

V81 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V81 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 GAA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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