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V803 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,251 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,945 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 88,945 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,316 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,560 miles

front brakes have a high imbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,062 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play at offside front hub bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front outer antiroll bar bush slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 86,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front outer antiroll bar bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,477 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 67,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 60,323 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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V803 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V803 JTU, 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 V803 JTU registered?

V803 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V803 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V803 JTU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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