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V804 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV804 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,167 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,209 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing - system still supported

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

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

Nearside washer jet inop - sufficient fluid provided by other jet

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poly v belt slightly cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2016 124,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing - system still supported

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

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

Nearside washer jet inop - sufficient fluid provided by other jet

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poly v belt slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,804 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,528 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,495 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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V804 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V804 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 V804 JTU registered?

V804 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V804 JTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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