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T440 JGF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,743 mi
Last recorded128,743 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Fail 9 Jan 2021 128,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 21 Dec 2019 124,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

under vehicle covered

Fail 14 Dec 2019 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

under vehicle covered

Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,393 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Both rear and O/S front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Both side repeaters starting to fade.

Corrosion on bodywork.

Just acceptable damage to N/S front flexible brake hose.

O/S front indicator diffusion lens missing.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,753 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Corrosion on bodywork.

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Heavy perishing to O/S front tyre valve.

Surface corrosion on fuel and brake lines.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,892 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Corrosion on bodywork.

First exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure.

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Just acceptable fading to both indicator side repeaters.

Surface corrosion on all fuel and brake lines.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,202 miles

Both outersills covered.

Both rear outer brake pad anti squeal shims rubbing on brake disc body.

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Corrosion on bodywork.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Light perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Nail in N/S rear tyre.

O/S rear inner side light inoperative.

Petrol cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Slight play in O/S front wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion on front and rear discs.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,178 miles

front+rear discs pitted

near side+off side sill covers fitted

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T440 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T440 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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T440 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T440 JGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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