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V982 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 114,032 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 108,275 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,736 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,164 miles

O/S/F side lamp dim

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,164 miles

O/S/F side lamp dim

Rear wiper blade split

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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V982 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V982 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 V982 FJM registered?

V982 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V982 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V982 FJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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