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V840 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,830 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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V840 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V840 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 V840 JTU registered?

V840 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V840 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 JTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V840 JTU have outstanding finance?

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