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T689 JRV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,887 mi
Last recorded97,887 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan near rear of front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan near rear of front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,866 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 87,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2017 68,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,090 miles

OSF indicator lamp condensated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade smears

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,181 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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T689 JRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T689 JRV, 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 T689 JRV registered?

T689 JRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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