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T950 BJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,290 miles

BAS/ASR lamp illuminated

Front registration deteriorated & rear registration de-laminated

Nearside & offside front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front & offside front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak from engine & rear differential

Rear drive shafts slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 136,290 miles

BAS/ASR lamp illuminated

Front registration deteriorated & rear registration de-laminated

Nearside & offside front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front & offside front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak from engine & rear differential

Rear drive shafts slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,546 miles

Front disc's slightly lipped,worn.

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

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)

Offside front and rear tyre's perrished on sidewalls.

Offside rear outer door handle is stiff in operation.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 126,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,894 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,176 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 98,581 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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T950 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T950 BJW, 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 T950 BJW registered?

T950 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T950 BJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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