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PJI 4385

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 4385
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,446 miles

Front numbert plate cracked

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,662 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,838 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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PJI 4385 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJI 4385, 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 PJI 4385 registered?

PJI 4385 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is PJI 4385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJI 4385 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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