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PJZ 2117

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,468 mi
Last recorded179,468 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 2117
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 179,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 173,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 154,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,165 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 119,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 109,270 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 98,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 98,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 86,625 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 86,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PJZ 2117 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJZ 2117, 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 PJZ 2117 registered?

PJZ 2117 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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