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T414 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT414 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,403 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,088 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 28 Jan 2014 71,111 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,886 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,331 miles

windscreen wiper arm slow across part of windscreen blade clears screen effectively

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,331 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wiper arm slow across part of windscreen blade clears screen effectively

Fail 6 Feb 2011 60,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight freeplay in n/s steering idler

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,801 miles

offside rear indicator faded just acceptable.

offside side repeator faded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,741 miles

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

nearesaide front tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,647 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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T414 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T414 AJM, 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 T414 AJM registered?

T414 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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