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V331 JCY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,260 mi
Last recorded163,260 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 163,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 158,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 154,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion nearside front jacking point

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,075 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 142,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 131,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 94,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,896 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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V331 JCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V331 JCY, 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 V331 JCY registered?

V331 JCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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