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V707 PJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,782 mi
Last recorded141,782 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV707 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,621 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlamp damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 4 Oct 2012 133,841 miles

both front coil springs slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2012 133,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,440 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 112,640 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 112,639 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,838 miles

front and rear indicators faded.

headlamp alignment on lowest limit.

nearside headlamp glass cracked.

windscreen scratched at top.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,756 miles

slight play at nearside lower swivel.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 77,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight lift at nearside lower swivel.

Pass 11 May 2006 61,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 61,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V707 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V707 PJW, 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

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What year was V707 PJW registered?

V707 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V707 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V707 PJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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