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V698 JWP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,106 mi
Last recorded137,106 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 126,018 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

steering arms have slight play at inner fixings/joints

Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 88,213 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 78,544 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 70,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,247 miles

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

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

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

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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V698 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V698 JWP, 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 V698 JWP registered?

V698 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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