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T201 JAO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 144,866 miles

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

hand brake pedal rubber missing

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jul 2013 144,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake pedal rubber missing

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Aug 2012 139,997 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

slight oil leak from n/s of engine

slight wear in center steering rod ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,997 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

slight oil leak from n/s of engine

slight wear in center steering rod ball joints

Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2011 134,773 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,880 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,049 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,049 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 106,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,956 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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T201 JAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T201 JAO, 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 T201 JAO registered?

T201 JAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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