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V440 LOJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,157 mi
Last recorded195,157 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2014 195,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 190,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 184,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 181,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 176,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 169,098 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 163,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 159,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 154,285 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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V440 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V440 LOJ, 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 V440 LOJ registered?

V440 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V440 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 LOJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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