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T253 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,594 mi
Last recorded161,594 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 161,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 155,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 147,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 142,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 139,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,558 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Fail 14 Jun 2018 137,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 30 Jun 2017 165,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,640 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 130,284 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 124,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,848 miles

INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING FADED IN COLOUR ADVISE TO REPLACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / JUST LEGAL AT 2. / 3. / 2. mm / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 245 / 40 / 17 W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WILL REQUIRE REPLACING SOON

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,759 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 112,756 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 105,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,165 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 102,138 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal antislip

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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T253 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T253 JMY, 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 T253 JMY registered?

T253 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T253 JMY safe to buy?

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