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V96 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,605 mi
Last recorded106,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,909 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,755 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,286 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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V96 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V96 GSG, 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

How do I check the history of V96 GSG?

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What year was V96 GSG registered?

V96 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V96 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 GSG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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