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V841 GLA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 113,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 111,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 108,273 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 101,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,775 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,997 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,691 miles

nearside front coil spring incomplete at lower end but still seated correctly[NEW TESTING REQUIREMENTS]-recommend replacement

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,094 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 56,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,789 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GLA, 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 GLA registered?

V841 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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