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T862 VHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,629 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front road springs are slightly corrored

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corrored at base

offside rear inner chassis slightly corrored

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,266 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on offside rear inner sill

front bumper damaged

front no.plate cracked

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

offside headlamp unit damaged

various panel damage

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,130 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight crack in offside headlamp glass

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,512 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,787 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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T862 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T862 VHJ, 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

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What year was T862 VHJ registered?

T862 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T862 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T862 VHJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T862 VHJ have outstanding finance?

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