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T792 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT792 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,498 miles

BAS/ASR light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail at a later date

Fail 26 Oct 2012 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

BAS/ASR light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail at a later date

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,686 miles

BAS/ASR light staying on indicating a fault

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,116 miles

brake assist MIL illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,048 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake assist MIL illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 59,899 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

BAS / ASR light staying on

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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T792 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T792 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T792 JTU?

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What year was T792 JTU registered?

T792 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T792 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T792 JTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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