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T191 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,516 mi
Last recorded148,516 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,512 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 147,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,903 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 139,340 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 138,089 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 138,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 136,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,869 miles

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear pads worn very low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,030 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 106,973 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,886 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,560 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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T191 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T191 AJM, 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 T191 AJM registered?

T191 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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