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V746 PJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,121 mi
Last recorded132,121 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,121 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 132,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 128,885 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 119,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,856 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 102,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,297 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,297 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,907 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,174 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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V746 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V746 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 V746 PJW registered?

V746 PJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V746 PJW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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