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V963 GNB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,642 mi
Last recorded161,642 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2012 161,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

near side front idicator lens missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 161,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

near side front idicator lens missing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 146,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,738 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT LOWER BUMPER SKIRT INSECURE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

ADVISE STONE CHIPS TO ZONE (B) WITHIN REQUIREMENT

Fail 2 Jan 2008 135,691 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 135,691 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

Fail 2 Jan 2007 119,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 119,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 95,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V963 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V963 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 V963 GNB registered?

V963 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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