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V936 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,368 mi
Last recorded236,368 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV936 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 236,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 236,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 223,850 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 207,993 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 207,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 200,062 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

engine plastic covers INSCURE

Fail 5 Dec 2006 199,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 182,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 182,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V936 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V936 FJM, 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 V936 FJM registered?

V936 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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