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J200 PJS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 PJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,315 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in front wheel bearings.

wiper blade perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 132,096 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 132,096 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,362 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 125,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 113,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 113,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 104,903 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,183 miles

slight wear in cetre track rod offside outer ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 79,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J200 PJS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J200 PJS, 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 J200 PJS registered?

J200 PJS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J200 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 PJS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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