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V312 PJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,640 mi
Last recorded41,640 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,640 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 41,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 40,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rears x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 40,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,083 miles

coolant level warning active

vehicle has a transmission problem

Fail 18 Feb 2021 40,083 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level warning active

vehicle has a transmission problem

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,539 miles

vehicle has a transmission selector problem

Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

vehicle has a transmission selector problem

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,601 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 33,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,586 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,240 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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V312 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V312 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V312 PJW registered?

V312 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V312 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V312 PJW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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