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T38 FJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,891 mi
Last recorded132,891 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 FJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 132,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 125,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,293 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 114,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,834 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 97,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,305 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 9 Feb 2009 90,305 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,246 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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T38 FJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T38 FJO, 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 T38 FJO registered?

T38 FJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T38 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 FJO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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