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T434 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,436 mi
Last recorded97,436 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT434 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased above rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased above rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded away and covered in things. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 97,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured Lower arm has detached entirely (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded just above rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded just above rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded away and covered in things. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,505 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO SILLS,UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,632 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,907 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,863 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,558 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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T434 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T434 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 T434 AJM registered?

T434 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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