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T418 JGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,222 mi
Last recorded55,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,559 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damage - driven on flat

Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating cracking

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,979 miles

advise water pump noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,223 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 47,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,190 miles

advise nearside front door mirror glass

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large tax disc on nearside windscreen

offside rear side light 1 of 2 bulbs came on when lightly taped

under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,366 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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T418 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc 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 T418 JGF, 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 T418 JGF registered?

T418 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T418 JGF safe to buy?

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