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V831 GDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 GDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,037 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

chip in screen

Pass 5 May 2021 91,082 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 91,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 84,007 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,103 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,130 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2005 41,564 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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V831 GDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V831 GDP, 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 V831 GDP registered?

V831 GDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V831 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V831 GDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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