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T287 JFP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 JFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,705 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody and components have signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,782 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to under body and components evident

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,367 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,734 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,372 miles

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

bas/asr light on

Pass 29 May 2010 64,268 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 63,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,121 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2006 35,663 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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T287 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T287 JFP, 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 T287 JFP registered?

T287 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T287 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T287 JFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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