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T739 JPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT739 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 105,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both steering arms have slight play at their fixings

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,032 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 80,031 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 70,174 miles

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

front brakeslight imballance needs atention

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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T739 JPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T739 JPU, 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 T739 JPU registered?

T739 JPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T739 JPU safe to buy?

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