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T960 RNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 83,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front door stay arm loose

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 79,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,322 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,322 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,689 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,374 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,013 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 51,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 46,114 miles

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

slight uneven tyre wear to n/s/f inner edge

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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T960 RNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T960 RNJ, 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 T960 RNJ registered?

T960 RNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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