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T230 JTG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,874 mi
Last recorded204,874 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 JTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 204,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

veichle body heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 190,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 190,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 175,057 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 175,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 158,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,451 miles

nearsude front tyre tread deph low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 127,984 miles

both offside wheel rims slightly damaged

front wiper starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 127,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both offside wheel rims slightly damaged

front wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 112,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front sidelamp a bit dim

Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,238 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads very thin near legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,867 miles

corroded underside and componants showing signs of storage

o/s/f indicator lens broken

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 9 Mar 2007 108,867 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corroded underside and componants showing signs of storage

o/s/f indicator lens broken

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

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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T230 JTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T230 JTG, 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 T230 JTG registered?

T230 JTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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