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V894 JNO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 144,687 miles

Coolant leak

boot floor holed but outside perscribed area

Fail 17 Apr 2015 144,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

boot floor holed but outside perscribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 133,153 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2012 124,507 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in both front hubs

Fail 7 May 2011 117,209 miles

front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear pads very low

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 7 May 2011 117,209 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear pads very low

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 10 May 2010 110,401 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

n s r tyre low inner edge

o s r tyre close to limit/nail in tyre

rear flexi hoses perished

surface corrosion o s f brake pipe

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

unable to fully check front underbody

Fail 10 May 2010 110,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs in poor condition

n s r tyre low inner edge

o s r tyre close to limit/nail in tyre

rear flexi hoses perished

surface corrosion o s f brake pipe

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

unable to fully check front underbody

Pass 9 May 2009 102,245 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

screw in o s r tyre

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2008 93,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise slight play osf steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,158 miles

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

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

advise slight play osf steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,317 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 77,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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V894 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V894 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 V894 JNO registered?

V894 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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