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T851 THJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 THJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,277 miles

rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,827 miles

nearside rear seat belt check with child seat in

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 91,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,832 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 60,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 45,083 miles

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

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

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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T851 THJ 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T851 THJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T851 THJ?

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What year was T851 THJ registered?

T851 THJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T851 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 THJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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