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V996 GHL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,384 mi
Last recorded138,384 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 138,384 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine smokey

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,953 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES VERY RUSTY

NSR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,425 miles

front discs lipped

front pads on limit

osr wheel arch rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,222 miles

n/s/f inner arch damaged

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2010 114,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,490 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 108,490 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,770 miles

Nearside steering track rod has a slight play.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,658 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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V996 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V996 GHL, 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 V996 GHL registered?

V996 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V996 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 GHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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