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V812 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,065 mi
Last recorded248,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 248,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 248,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached at top mount (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 244,183 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 225,629 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 225,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 208,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 193,920 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 178,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 178,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 162,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,211 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 146,211 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,486 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 125,743 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 125,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 112,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,968 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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V812 JTU 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 73.7%.

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 V812 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V812 JTU registered?

V812 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V812 JTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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