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A20 FAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 135,861 miles

wiper motor requires attention

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

wiper motor requires attention

Fail 22 Jan 2013 127,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake judder

front pads worn

rear brake judder

rear pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,996 miles

front brake judder

front pads worn

rear brake judder

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,018 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,847 miles

exhaust rusty

slight rear brake judder

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,462 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 97,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 84,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,395 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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A20 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 FAJ, 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 A20 FAJ?

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What year was A20 FAJ registered?

A20 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is A20 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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