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V860 GVU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,798 mi
Last recorded108,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,798 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All rear suspension arms showing light corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 108,765 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All rear suspension arms showing light corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,817 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,017 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,452 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,107 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,995 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,302 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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V860 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V860 GVU, 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 V860 GVU registered?

V860 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V860 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V860 GVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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