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T953 JKP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,291 mi
Last recorded138,291 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,291 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 138,286 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,202 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 13,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 126,376 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 126,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 120,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,622 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,325 miles

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

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

all tyres poor tread depth nsf on leagal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,397 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 90,648 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 79,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 70,518 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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T953 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T953 JKP, 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 T953 JKP registered?

T953 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T953 JKP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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