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V848 GFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,151 mi
Last recorded140,151 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 140,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow behind offside read door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,255 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 125,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,273 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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V848 GFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V848 GFJ, 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 V848 GFJ registered?

V848 GFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V848 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V848 GFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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