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T879 NJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 137,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front + rear wheel arches

Fail 21 Jun 2011 137,427 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front + rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jun 2010 125,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

wiper a bit smeery

Fail 15 Jun 2009 118,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,823 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 98,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,272 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,272 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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T879 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T879 NJN, 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 T879 NJN registered?

T879 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T879 NJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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