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V888 GAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 99,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 99,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 99,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,631 miles

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

some rust on rear brake ferriles

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,804 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 93,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,793 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 90,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,523 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,745 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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V888 GAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V888 GAR, 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 V888 GAR registered?

V888 GAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V888 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 GAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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