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V912 LJX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV912 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 164,025 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,743 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,561 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 91,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s. idler arm bush.

Fail 23 May 2014 91,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s. idler arm bush.

Pass 20 May 2013 84,015 miles

n/s steering idler has slight play

Fail 16 May 2013 84,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 8 May 2012 77,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 4 May 2011 72,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 66,485 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,677 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 53,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,739 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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V912 LJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V912 LJX, 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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V912 LJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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