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W746 JCP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,761 mi
Last recorded135,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW746 JCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 135,761 miles

corrosion on brake lines/union and ferulles

corrosion within prescribed areas. mud under vehicle.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 135,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion on brake lines/union and ferulles

corrosion within prescribed areas. mud under vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,077 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,737 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease (INSPECTION LIMITED)

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,737 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease (INSPECTION LIMITED)

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

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,554 miles

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

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

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

mud under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,479 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,881 miles

o/s front under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear metal brake pipes going to flexible pipe corroded

slight wear in o/s front steering joint

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,941 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,065 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 53,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,761 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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W746 JCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W746 JCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W746 JCP registered?

W746 JCP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W746 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W746 JCP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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