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V881 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 105,231 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 105,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,693 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,581 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 99,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 May 2017 99,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,119 miles

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

front brake discs have wear

o/s front tyre wearing and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,049 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs have wear

o/s front tyre wearing and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,002 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs have minor wear

offside front seatbelt minor fluffing to webbing

offside rear tyre wearting close to legal limit

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,091 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

wheel alignment appears to be out

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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V881 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V881 GRF, 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 V881 GRF registered?

V881 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V881 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 GRF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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