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V887 MJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,170 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 144,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,972 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 136,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,592 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 131,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 128,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,586 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,391 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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V887 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V887 MJM, 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 V887 MJM registered?

V887 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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