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V993 JRR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 JRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets the pass standard today (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - inner edge worn smooth - tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - inner edge worn smooth - tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four flexible brake hoses are perished

Fail 15 Mar 2019 107,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets the pass standard today (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - inner edge worn smooth - tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - inner edge worn smooth - tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four flexible brake hoses are perished

vehicle body shell is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,343 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,866 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack has small play

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,908 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,678 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,879 miles

both rear and both side repeater indicators slightly discoloured.

lift in both front lower balljoints to limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,494 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 52,494 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2006 45,570 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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V993 JRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V993 JRR, 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 V993 JRR registered?

V993 JRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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