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V894 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 126,070 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,475 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 107,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,884 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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V894 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V894 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 V894 GRF registered?

V894 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V894 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V894 GRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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