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oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight play in steering joints (steering box fitted)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight play in steering joints (steering box fitted)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r tyre worn and cut /perished
slight play in steering system
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front suspension bushes worn
front to rear fuel pipe damaged
nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
play in steering
rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully
o/s/f headlight cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit
o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
tested wet
unable to see rear coil spring
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s headlight cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r tyre wearing low
tested wet
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
esp light on
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to view fully
front tyres wearing low
nearside outer sill cover loose
offside front headlight lens damaged
rear suspension corroded
slight play in inner steering arms
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front dics worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
o/s head lamp lense cracked not affecting beam pattern
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number soon req [starting to fade]
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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V285 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 V285 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 V285 PJW registered?
V285 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.
Is V285 PJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V285 PJW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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