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V702 JWP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,656 mi
Last recorded178,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,656 miles

Front n/s and o/ s inner sreeing arm joints slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 170,635 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint x2 (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 161,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 144,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 129,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,102 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 108,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 108,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,063 miles

UNEVEN WEAR TO OSF TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,951 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 74,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,845 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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V702 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V702 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 V702 JWP registered?

V702 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V702 JWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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