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V637 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,665 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,993 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,428 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 282,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,589 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 60,266 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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V637 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V637 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V637 PHJ?

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What year was V637 PHJ registered?

V637 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V637 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V637 PHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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