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T696 JJC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 JJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 146,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing egde (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 139,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 132,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

cant check underneath due to undertray

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,293 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r inner tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,591 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 119,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 111,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2010 111,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 203,003 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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T696 JJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T696 JJC, 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 T696 JJC registered?

T696 JJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T696 JJC safe to buy?

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