MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip in screen, both front wheel bearings excessively worn and close to failure, nearside front tyre bald edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
chip in screen, both front wheel bearings excessively worn and close to failure, nearside front tyre bald edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
small chips in screen, near side headlamp is chipped, play in both front wheel bearings, both front brake hoses outer casings are starting to crack
small chips in screen, near side headlamp is chipped, play in both front wheel bearings, both front brake hoses outer casings are starting to crack
Nearside Rear 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)
small chips in screen, near side headlamp is stonechipped, play in near side steerring arm, play in off side front wheel bearing, both front brake hoses outer casings are starting to crack
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Off side washer delivery is poor †Screen is chipped †Near side headlamp is chipped
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T287 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T287 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 T287 JMY registered?
T287 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.
Is T287 JMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for T287 JMY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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