MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T897 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 T897 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 T897 JCS registered?
T897 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.
Is T897 JCS safe to buy?
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