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T40 GJB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,127 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,806 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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T40 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T40 GJB, 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 T40 GJB registered?

T40 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is T40 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 GJB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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