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V350 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 130,920 miles

BAS / ASR fault light illuminated

Both front wheel arches corroded (but no sharp edges evident)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BAS / ASR fault light illuminated

Both front wheel arches corroded (but no sharp edges evident)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 17 May 2013 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BAS/ASR warning light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,439 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust - Front Metal Bracket Corroded & Starting To Break Away From Pipe

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

NS Washer Jet Broken But Enough Water Still Reaches The Screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Body Corrosion - NSF Wing

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 123,439 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust - Front Metal Bracket Corroded & Starting To Break Away From Pipe

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

NS Washer Jet Broken But Enough Water Still Reaches The Screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Body Corrosion - NSF Wing

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 113,491 miles

Air Bag / SRS Lamp On

Coil Springs Slightly Corroded Especially The Rear

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

Nearside Washer Jet Partly Missing

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

Possible Coolant Leak From Around Offside Rear Of The Engine

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Slight Play In Offside Track Rod Inner Joint

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play to offside of steering system

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)

Wiper blade poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,655 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 89,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nsf wheel arch

main beam tell tale not working

oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,857 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 80,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,893 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 67,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V350 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V350 JEL, 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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V350 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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