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V951 GMJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 GMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 54,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 36,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 28,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front has steel wheel fitted the rest are alloys

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,011 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,875 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 3,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V951 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V951 GMJ, 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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V951 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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