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T844 JEY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 JEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 128,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 128,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 122,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,229 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 113,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 104,220 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Nov 2010 104,220 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,718 miles

second hand parts been useded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,655 miles

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

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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T844 JEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T844 JEY, 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 T844 JEY registered?

T844 JEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T844 JEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T844 JEY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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