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A10 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,175 mi
Last recorded122,175 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 122,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,338 miles

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

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

both rear springs corroded

crack in offside rear light lense

offside front spring cup corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

crack in offside rear light lense

offside front spring cup corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,551 miles

Crack in offside rear light lense

ESP light on dash

Impact damage on offside front wing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,551 miles

Crack in offside rear light lense

ESP light on dash

Impact damage on offside front wing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,009 miles

Drivers side front wing repeater slightly insecure.

Drivers side rear lamp c racked but does not emit white light.

Impact damage drivers side front wing.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Plastic under trays fitted to engine and transmission.

Rear number plate dirty.

Rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Slight exhaust leak from diesel fuel injector on engine.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drivers side front wing repeater slightly insecure.

Drivers side rear lamp c racked but does not emit white light.

Impact damage drivers side front wing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Plastic under trays fitted to engine and transmission.

Rear number plate dirty.

Rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Slight exhaust leak from diesel fuel injector on engine.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,782 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,776 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front and rear road springs getting corroded.

Both front indicators slightly white.

Both rear damper casings corroding.

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished.

Drivers side rear indicator slightly white.

Front number plate cracked.

Passenger side rear tyre on 2mm tread bars.

Rear subframe getting corroded.

Rear subframe mounts getting perished.

Slight play in both front inner steering rack balls.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,336 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,168 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 50,676 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,578 miles

rear pads wearing low

small crack in o/s/r light lens

small split in wiper blade end

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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A10 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel 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 A10 JNV, 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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A10 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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