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V841 GCE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 GCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 154,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 147,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 121,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 112,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 87,447 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Front inner brake pads appear low

Front number plate deteriorating

Small stone chips to N/S and O/S of windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2009 87,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Front inner brake pads appear low

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small stone chips to N/S and O/S of windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,642 miles

Front brake pads low

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake pads low

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,753 miles

(SA)O/S/R TYRE ON 1.6 mm

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V841 GCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V841 GCE, 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 V841 GCE registered?

V841 GCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V841 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V841 GCE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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