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V805 VJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,921 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,921 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,577 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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V805 VJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V805 VJO, 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 V805 VJO registered?

V805 VJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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