MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
sills not checked due to sill covers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sills not checked due to sill covers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/r indicator starting to show white light
o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding
oil leak on differential
rear registration plate deteriorating
squeak from o/s/f lower ball joint area - joint possibly dry
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/r indicator starting to show white light
o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding
oil leak on differential
rear registration plate deteriorating
squeak from o/s/f lower ball joint area - joint possibly dry
oil leak from diff
pads not checked-possibly low
sills not checked-covered
oil leak on differential
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on differential
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge & on minimum legal limit
o/s/r tyre just above legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T971 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 T971 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 T971 BJW registered?
T971 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T971 BJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for T971 BJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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