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V947 GBV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,007 mi
Last recorded127,007 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 127,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside washer jet blocked

Fail 28 Apr 2012 116,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 116,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers not good

Fail 2 Apr 2011 101,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

O/S/F bottom ball joint has slight play

O/S/R door dosent open from outside

unable to fully inspect rear springs

unable to inspect spare

Fail 2 Apr 2011 101,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,789 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,949 miles

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

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

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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V947 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 V947 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V947 GBV registered?

V947 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V947 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V947 GBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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