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V845 GBA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 GBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,570 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 131,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 129,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 129,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 126,622 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 126,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 101,885 miles

O/side front tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,225 miles

slight brake imbalance at rear service brake

Fail 17 Nov 2007 83,216 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight brake imbalance at rear service brake

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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V845 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V845 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.

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What year was V845 GBA registered?

V845 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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