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V911 JKO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV911 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 111,472 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

offside rear differential oil seal damp

offside rear tyre getting low

offside side repeater lense missing

oil leak from gearbox area?

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,783 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 19 Oct 2011 101,783 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 5 May 2010 99,851 miles

front near side tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 99,851 miles

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

front near side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,286 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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V911 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V911 JKO, 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 V911 JKO registered?

V911 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V911 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V911 JKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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