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A16 LCJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front all suspension components slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

both sides hub and its components slightly corroded

rear all suspension component slightly corroded

rear both sides hub components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 109,264 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side & off side sills have cover on

Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

near side & off side sills have cover on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,655 miles

O/s/f brake slightly tight.

O/s/r brake slightly tight.

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f drum stick

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,541 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,467 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,400 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 72,879 miles

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

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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A16 LCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 A16 LCJ, 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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A16 LCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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