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V843 GBA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 GBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 167,190 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 152,054 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

slight cuts on both offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 24 Feb 2009 152,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

slight cuts on both offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2008 136,371 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 136,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,047 miles

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing

exhaust rear support bracket corroded

general body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,440 miles

slight chip on windscreen(centre)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 107,439 miles

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

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

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

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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V843 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V843 GBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V843 GBA registered?

V843 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V843 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V843 GBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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