MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear wiper blade rubber split
screw missing on rear number plate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V297 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V297 JKV, 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 V297 JKV registered?
V297 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1999.
Is V297 JKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V297 JKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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