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V597 DNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,758 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 103,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,147 miles

Front number plate slight insecure

Nearside front body slight damage

Offside front indecator slightly damage

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

some of the winscreen washer ject slight block

Fail 19 Aug 2008 100,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slight insecure

Nearside front body slight damage

Offside front indecator slightly damage

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

some of the winscreen washer ject slight block

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,732 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyre walls slightly deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber is worn

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

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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V597 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V597 DNJ, 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 V597 DNJ registered?

V597 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V597 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 DNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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