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T712 JVP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,358 mi
Last recorded148,358 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,358 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

various holes in body temp covered

Fail 12 Dec 2017 148,358 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms looking aged

middle exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust secure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 142,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms looking aged

middle exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust secure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,585 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 137,585 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,007 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 126,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,077 miles

nearside front headlight slight misting

Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front headlight slight misting

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,719 miles

rear springs corroded

slight play in rack

both front tyres 3mm

both main brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

front springs corroded

front wipers poor

nsf slightly poor light output

nsr brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre 2.5mm

osr tyre 3.5mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,478 miles

exhaust joint corroded

headlights condensated

main brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,478 miles

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

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

exhaust joint corroded

headlights condensated

main brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,389 miles

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust front joint corroding

n/s beam pattern poor

slight corrosion on main,nsf and rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2009 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all indicators pale

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust front joint corroding

n/s beam pattern poor

slight corrosion on main,nsf and rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,109 miles

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

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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T712 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T712 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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T712 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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