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T905 JHD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,647 mi
Last recorded129,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 JHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,555 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 125,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,223 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 122,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 122,102 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 122,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 97,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,202 miles

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

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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T905 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T905 JHD, 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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T905 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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