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V635 JNP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,519 mi
Last recorded197,519 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 JNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 197,519 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wiper smeary

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 191,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 184,713 miles

Nearside Rear inner wall just beginning to crack but not yet reached cords

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 177,732 miles

Front both front tyres begning to crack on the inside edge but not yet reached cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 164,476 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2011 156,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 145,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 112,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 100,103 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 100,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 87,542 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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V635 JNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V635 JNP, 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 V635 JNP registered?

V635 JNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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