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V680 JCE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 JCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,727 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,727 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,444 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 56,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,958 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,921 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,845 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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V680 JCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V680 JCE, 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 V680 JCE registered?

V680 JCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V680 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V680 JCE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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