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T576 JCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,293 mi
Last recorded139,293 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT576 JCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 126,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 116,251 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 116,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,141 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 105,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 97,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 97,652 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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T576 JCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T576 JCK, 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 T576 JCK registered?

T576 JCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T576 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T576 JCK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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