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V237 JKP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,883 mi
Last recorded145,883 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside outer sidelight not working

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 142,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 132,438 miles

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

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

both rear sub frame mounts starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2015 132,437 miles

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

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

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

both rear sub frame mounts starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2014 123,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,961 miles

Engine oil filler cap was leaking oil, removed and retightend.

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

O/S/F tyre side-wall has damage but not down to the cords.

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

Oil leak

Washer pump getting very weak.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,961 miles

Engine oil filler cap was leaking oil, removed and retightend.

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

O/S/F tyre side-wall has damage but not down to the cords.

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

Oil leak

Washer pump getting very weak.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,997 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 96,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,742 miles

off side front tyre sidewall damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,186 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,186 miles

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

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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V237 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V237 JKP, 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 V237 JKP registered?

V237 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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