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T962 JHD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT962 JHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,483 miles

movement in offside steering joints

Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,483 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

movement in offside steering joints

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 109,913 miles

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

n/s/rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,678 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,917 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,157 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 89,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T962 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T962 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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What year was T962 JHD registered?

T962 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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