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T833 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,104 mi
Last recorded134,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT833 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 134,104 miles

o/s headlight pattern distorted

Fail 28 May 2015 134,104 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s headlight pattern distorted

Pass 12 May 2014 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 May 2014 130,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 125,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 125,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 123,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

Fail 4 May 2012 123,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 119,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 114,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,020 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 92,158 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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T833 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T833 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 T833 AJM registered?

T833 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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