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8 CLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,218 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,251 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,551 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,917 miles

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

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

n/s/f tyre 2-3,5 mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,772 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,788 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,557 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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8 CLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 8 CLJ, 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 8 CLJ registered?

8 CLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is 8 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 CLJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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