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V828 JKL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 JKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,576 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and is now detached from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering Damper Leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,671 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,896 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,847 miles

front tyres lightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,584 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack round walls

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,406 miles

all tyres starting to crack round walls

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,789 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,612 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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V828 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V828 JKL, 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 V828 JKL registered?

V828 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V828 JKL safe to buy?

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