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V962 OJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 168,915 miles

Cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of cills

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2014 168,862 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Pass 8 Oct 2013 165,975 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 165,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 155,142 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 148,842 miles

covers over outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2009 133,447 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 133,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 112,277 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 107,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 103,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 95,292 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 95,292 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V962 OJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V962 OJN, 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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V962 OJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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