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T891 JCS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,786 mi
Last recorded113,786 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 113,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,687 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 77,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 74,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,351 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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T891 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T891 JCS, 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 T891 JCS registered?

T891 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T891 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T891 JCS shows 15 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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