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V938 EJT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,183 mi
Last recorded161,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 161,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,155 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,878 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 139,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 137,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s rear hub suport joint

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,907 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nsr lower hub support bush

Pass 14 Dec 2010 127,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter /pump mountings badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 123,677 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight weep from steering box

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,426 miles

"jerky" action at windscreen wipers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 85,574 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,163 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V938 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V938 EJT, 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 V938 EJT registered?

V938 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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