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ExpiredMileage
188,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear floor corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front sill / jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of headlights (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear floor corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front sill / jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front mirror slightly damage
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front indicator damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on both inner sill`s
slightly play on steering arm`s
Most underside components covered in layer of mud making full inspection difficult.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Mirror unit damaged. Loose but not insecure.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible hose. Routed behind subframe and fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak Around crankshaft pulley area. ()
Oil leak From differential. ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" single wiper. (8.2.2)
Most underside components covered in layer of mud making full inspection difficult.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Mirror unit damaged. Loose but not insecure.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible hose. Routed behind subframe and fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak Around crankshaft pulley area. ()
Oil leak From differential. ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Wiper blade smeary. Nearside washer jet blocked.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Mirror unit damaged and loose. Recommend replacement.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible hose. Routed above subframe and behind fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Recommend replacement. Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly recommend replacement. Unable to inspect inner pads. (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Rear differential area. ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective Flat. ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light flashes
offside differential seal leaking
offside front indicator outer lens covering missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light flashes
offside differential seal leaking
offside front indicator outer lens covering missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad warning light comes on
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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T437 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 T437 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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T437 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.
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