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T834 JDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,766 mi
Last recorded153,766 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT834 JDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 153,766 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 151,558 miles

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes under bonnet corroding

middle exhaust bracket needs welding

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside front wheel bearing needs adjustment

play in lower front joints

Fail 18 Dec 2012 151,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes under bonnet corroding

middle exhaust bracket needs welding

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside front wheel bearing needs adjustment

play in lower front joints

Pass 4 Nov 2011 142,285 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 142,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 135,433 miles

exhaust manifold downpipe bolts corroded and weak

slight play in front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2010 128,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 121,144 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2009 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2008 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 110,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 100,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 88,445 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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T834 JDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T834 JDP, 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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T834 JDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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