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V734 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,793 mi
Last recorded178,793 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 178,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 167,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all metal brake pipes have been sprayed over unable to check condition of metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 154,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 142,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 127,073 miles

nearside parking brake effort low on offside

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls

offside trackrod has slight freeplay

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 26 Sep 2008 127,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside parking brake effort low on offside

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls

offside trackrod has slight freeplay

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Sep 2007 113,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 113,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 97,108 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)

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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V734 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V734 PHJ, 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 V734 PHJ registered?

V734 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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