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T528 JRD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

253,117 mi
Last recorded253,117 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT528 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 253,117 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides,front of sills corroded and holed around jacking points,just outside prescribed areas.both sills have full covers,inspection restricted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 253,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides,front of sills corroded and holed around jacking points,just outside prescribed areas.both sills have full covers,inspection restricted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 248,166 miles

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

Nearside Front sill / jacking pint corroded and holed just out side prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 243,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 240,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 238,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 234,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jul 2017 230,640 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 230,630 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor pan covered with underneath

Pass 1 Jul 2016 229,369 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 224,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 217,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 214,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 205,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 195,675 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 185,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 177,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 163,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 147,847 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 132,886 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T528 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T528 JRD, 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 T528 JRD registered?

T528 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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