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V179 JGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,204 mi
Last recorded168,204 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 168,204 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2021 162,608 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels/wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front bumper loose

sill covers fitted

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2021 162,489 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner wheel arch to sills corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels/wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front bumper loose

sill covers fitted

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2020 158,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both rear pipes also under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear in both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on various outer panels and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 154,959 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in both front anti-roll bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 152,100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush wear in both front anti-roll bar end bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s and o/s boot floors (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 148,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on wheelarches

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,616 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bar end bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

n/s and o/s front wisbone rearbushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 141,730 miles

Body Corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 131,282 miles

Front wiper smearing but clearing.

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on the outer edge of tread/small cut in wall.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 126,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2010 120,418 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 120,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 112,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 109,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 102,101 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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V179 JGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V179 JGA, 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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V179 JGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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