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T185 JGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 88,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,572 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,877 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread worn outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread worn outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,205 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,225 miles

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

n/s parking brake efficiency well below o/s

n/s tail lamp brighter than standard

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

poor wiper clearing action

wear both front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

brake pedal anti-slip pad poorly fitted

n/s lower tail lamp bright

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,140 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake low

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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T185 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T185 JGF, 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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T185 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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