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V281 PJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all for jacking points on sill;s carroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sping cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,727 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 111,727 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 107,054 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The end of the nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,264 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,168 miles

both front and offside rear springs slightly corroded

front pipe bolts corroded/weakend

middle exhaust hanger corroded/broken

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,610 miles

os headlamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,788 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 56,704 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V281 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V281 PJW, 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 V281 PJW registered?

V281 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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