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T551 JVP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,732 mi
Last recorded123,732 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 123,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,512 miles

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

engine oil low

wiper doesn't park in the right place

Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low

wiper doesn't park in the right place

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,965 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,956 miles

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

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion around body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 107,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper not parking correctly (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion around body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre age (378)

wiper blade slight smearing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 87,828 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre age (378)

wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,765 miles

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

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

all indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,632 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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T551 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T551 JVP, 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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T551 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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