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V883 JNO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 62,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,443 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,162 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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V883 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V883 JNO, 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 V883 JNO registered?

V883 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V883 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 JNO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V883 JNO have outstanding finance?

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