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T832 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

299,735 mi
Last recorded299,735 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT832 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 299,735 miles

Corrosion on rear floor panels

Slight wear in rear suspension lower rose joints

Fail 24 May 2012 299,634 miles

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

Corrosion on rear floor panels

Slight wear in rear suspension lower rose joints

Pass 3 Jun 2011 277,320 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

all suspension components corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

general under body corrosion

left hand front tyre edged off on outer edge

oil leak from rear diff seal

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in both side rear lower arm outer bushes

stone chips in windscreen

surface crack left hand rear lens

Fail 27 May 2011 276,917 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear brake hoses perished

general under body corrosion

all indicator bulbs faded

all suspension components corroded

left hand front tyre edged off on outer edge

oil leak from rear diff seal

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in both side rear lower arm outer bushes

stone chips in windscreen

surface crack left hand rear lens

Pass 4 Jun 2010 255,431 miles

all indicators slightly white

slight perishing on both rear brake hoses

slight wear in right hand lower balljoint

small stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on rear anti-roll bar mountings

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on right hand floor

Fail 28 May 2010 255,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all indicators slightly white

slight perishing on both rear brake hoses

slight wear in right hand lower balljoint

small stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on rear anti-roll bar mountings

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on right hand floor

Pass 22 May 2009 232,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

front indicators both faded

injector seals are leaking

rust hole in n/s/r floor

Pass 5 Jun 2008 209,700 miles

Both front indicators fading

Both front suspension lower arm inner bushes perishing

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 186,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 185,969 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Left handbrake is not as effective

Right rear brake disc corroded and scored

Pass 5 Jun 2006 167,576 miles

enging idle lumpy.

general under body light corrosion.

rear brake discs corroding.

wiper smears.

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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T832 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T832 AJM, 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 T832 AJM registered?

T832 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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