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V851 GDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,906 mi
Last recorded121,906 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 GDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,906 miles

o/s/f anti roll bush slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,930 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 109,931 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,913 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,486 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,319 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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V851 GDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V851 GDP, 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 V851 GDP registered?

V851 GDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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