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V875 GBA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 GBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 120,596 miles

Both front wheel arches getting rusty

Engine oil leak

Front wiper motor noisey

Nearside rear brake pipe into brake hose starting to corrode

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear brake pipe into brake hose starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 97,344 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s headlamp beam slightly weak

o/s door mirror glass slightly faded

rear subframe mounts slightly perished

Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s headlamp beam slightly weak

o/s door mirror glass slightly faded

rear subframe mounts slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,263 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 92,290 miles

Adise diff pinion oil seal leaking

Advise rear No plate becoming discoloured

Advise rear tyre size 195 65 15. Front tyre size 195 60 15

Advise slight play nearside track rod inner ball joint

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,290 miles

Adise diff pinion oil seal leaking

Advise rear No plate becoming discoloured

Advise rear tyre size 195 65 15. Front tyre size 195 60 15

Advise slight play nearside track rod inner ball joint

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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V875 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V875 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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V875 GBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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