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J40 PMM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,012 mi
Last recorded174,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 174,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 168,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 163,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 155,813 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 155,810 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 155,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,730 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 123,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 123,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 102,118 miles

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

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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J40 PMM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J40 PMM, 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

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What year was J40 PMM registered?

J40 PMM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is J40 PMM safe to buy?

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