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V845 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,467 mi
Last recorded68,467 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 61,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,879 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,892 miles

Engine covers fitted

Near side rear brake hanging on slightly

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,128 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,816 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Slight movement in steering system.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,709 miles

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

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

all four tyres becoming perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,540 miles

two nails in o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,034 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,770 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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V845 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V845 FJM, 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 V845 FJM registered?

V845 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V845 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V845 FJM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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