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B8 PJJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 45,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,989 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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B8 PJJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B8 PJJ, 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 B8 PJJ registered?

B8 PJJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is B8 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 PJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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