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T811 SEJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT811 SEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,427 miles

Boot floor rusted through near battery tray but not within prescribed areas.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

High level brake light in rear spoiler not working but additional high level brake light in rear window is working.

Most suspension components corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened.

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 42,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor corroded/holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Boot floor rusted through near battery tray but not within prescribed areas.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

High level brake light in rear spoiler not working but additional high level brake light in rear window is working.

Most suspension components corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened.

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 24 May 2017 41,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,796 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 39,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 39,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,669 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 38,667 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,643 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,356 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,877 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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T811 SEJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T811 SEJ, 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 T811 SEJ registered?

T811 SEJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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