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T243 HJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 157,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 155,661 miles

-348 days over due service warning message on.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 155,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged lence (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

-348 days over due service warning message on.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 154,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 152,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake slightly low effort

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,839 miles

-614 overdue service showing on dash display.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 150,839 miles

-614 overdue service showing on dash display.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 149,815 miles

service overdue light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 148,454 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 146,428 miles

-577 overdue service.

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear pads worn low.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Off side rear indicator lamp starting to fade.

Off side washer jet half blocked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,428 miles

-577 overdue service.

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear pads worn low.

Fuel filter corroded.

Off side rear indicator lamp starting to fade.

Off side washer jet half blocked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,950 miles

-210miles overdue service showing on dash display.

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 144,950 miles

-210miles overdue service showing on dash display.

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 143,125 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 138,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strongly advise all coil springs slightly corroded.

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 134,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 129,089 miles

o/s/r n/s/f tyres near legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 121,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 114,884 miles

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

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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T243 HJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T243 HJO, 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 T243 HJO registered?

T243 HJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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