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V822 GCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,053 mi
Last recorded236,053 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 236,053 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 235,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT,WORN ON INNER EDGE.

O/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 221,259 miles

slight damage to windscreen in zone A and B

Fail 13 Nov 2007 220,613 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 201,213 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

some wear in front anti roll bar bushes.

windscreen damaged.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 200,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit.

nail in n/s front tryre.

play in n/s front hub bearings.

wear in front anti roll bar bushes.

windscreen damaged.

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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V822 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V822 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.

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What year was V822 GCW registered?

V822 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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