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V926 GBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 GBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,173 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

os head light glass chiped

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,306 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,778 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,875 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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V926 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V926 GBJ, 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 V926 GBJ registered?

V926 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V926 GBJ shows 7 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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