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V949 GNB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,454 mi
Last recorded162,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,454 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 160,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 160,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,419 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n.s.r. and o.s.r. floor panel slight rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,753 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 153,734 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,508 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 151,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,479 miles

Nearside Front cut on tyre outer side wall

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

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

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

Offside Front cut on tyre outer side wall

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 144,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 144,711 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,530 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,530 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 130,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 122,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 122,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,450 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 98,450 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 56,723 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,723 miles

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

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

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,087 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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V949 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V949 GNB, 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 V949 GNB registered?

V949 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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