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V67 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV67 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,991 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door skin (6.1.C.1)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,344 miles

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

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 113,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,285 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2012 86,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,088 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,088 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r indicator going white

park brake travel long

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,072 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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V67 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V67 EGJ, 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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V67 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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